- Trauma informed approach
- Skills focused
- Attachment aware
About Courtney
Courtney Dunson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Colorado who helps people carrying heavy emotional burdens. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, and struggles like eating or sleeping problems. She also supports those dealing with addiction, grief, ADHD, and other challenges that disrupt daily life.
Courtney focuses on safety and stability before digging into painful memories. She begins by helping people rebuild emotional resilience and steadiness in their nervous system. That makes it easier to process past hurt later on without becoming overwhelmed.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She uses approaches that center the person’s experience, then adds practical tools when useful. Sessions often include exploring attachment patterns, clarifying values, and practicing skills to reduce distress in the moment.
She draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches are blended to match each person’s needs rather than following a strict formula.
Courtney has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on issues like control problems, codependency, dissociation, shame, isolation, and life transitions. She offers guidance and step-by-step strategies while also listening for underlying themes that shape someone’s current struggles.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Courtney draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core parts of her work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people notice and change those patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then introduces simple experiments and coping skills to reduce distress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, then tailor a mix of approaches rather than sticking to one method. That collaborative planning makes it easier to adjust the work if something isn’t helping.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific formats offered before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it possible to practice skills in the contexts where they actually come up, which can speed learning and make changes feel more relevant.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Courtney address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She prioritizes emotional stability first, then uses discussion and skills practice to address painful memories and current symptoms.
What is her clinical background?
Courtney has seven years of experience in clinical work, focusing on trauma-informed care and supporting people through anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, attachment wounds, and related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Colorado.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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