- Codependency aware
- Trauma informed
- Practical coping
About Courtney
Courtney White is a licensed marriage, family, and child therapist (LMFT) based in New York with ten years of professional experience. She draws on long clinical experience to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, trauma, and low self-esteem. Her manner is direct and compassionate, aimed at making the first step feel manageable for someone who’s worried or unsure.
She has worked in different settings and locations, and she has experience supporting people who have cognitive or intellectual disabilities alongside other concerns. That work includes addressing addiction, co-morbid mental health challenges, and the practical struggles that come with daily life. She describes recovery from depression as a lived experience and uses that perspective when talking with people.
Courtney focuses on clear, individualized plans rather than one-size-fits-all approaches. Sessions tend to center on immediate coping strategies, improving relationships, and rebuilding confidence. She emphasizes meeting each person where they are and tailoring conversations to specific needs and goals.
Her style is respectful and nonjudgmental, and she aims to create a space where people can speak openly about guilt, shame, abandonment, or emptiness. She also addresses issues such as body image, control concerns, dissociation, and blended family dynamics when relevant.
People looking for help with codependency, substance concerns, or motivation can expect practical steps alongside emotional support. To get started she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear steps and skills you can practice between sessions. For example, behavioral approaches help people notice patterns, try small changes in daily routines, and track what improves mood or stress. These methods often suit problems like anxiety, low motivation, or persistent low mood.Another commonly used approach is trauma-informed work, which prioritizes safety and pacing. This helps when someone needs to build coping tools before addressing painful memories or relationship wounds. These approaches are practical and paced to the person’s needs rather than rushed.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, comfort level, and day-to-day life. That choice can shift over time as needs change, and sessions are used to review what is helping and what to try next.
Confirm the current online session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist during the match process about how to structure sessions so they fit your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include codependency, addiction, body image, and feelings of emptiness.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and supportive. Conversations focus on coping skills, relationship patterns, and steps you can try between sessions.
What relevant background does she bring?
She has about ten years of professional experience and has worked in multiple settings. She also speaks from personal experience with depression when relating to clients.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a New York licensed marriage, family, and child therapist (LMFT) and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.