Catherine Courtney , LPC

Catherine Courtney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with more than 20 years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family challenges, motivation and career concerns, and struggles with self esteem and confidence. Her work also includes helping clients cope with major life changes, grief, and compassion fatigue, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the process.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share thoughts and feelings and work toward practical, meaningful change. Catherine draws on a Christian background and is able to work with clients who prefer a counselor with that perspective, while also respecting a wide range of beliefs and preferences. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, helping people identify goals and develop skills to manage difficult emotions, improve relationships, and build resilience.

With two decades of experience, Catherine brings steady clinical judgment and a calm presence to each session, aiming to empower clients as they take steps toward a more satisfying and healthier life. As an LPC, she holds a professional counseling license that reflects formal training and licensure to provide therapy in Michigan.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Licensed professionals often use a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common concerns. One approach focuses on skills-based work that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - this can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and career-related difficulties. Another approach emphasizes emotion-focused strategies that help people process grief, relationship pain, and feelings of emptiness by exploring emotional experiences and building coping skills. Both approaches are grounded in research and tailored to each person’s situation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Catherine works with clients to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and circumstances evolve. Clients are encouraged to participate actively in planning treatment and setting priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access care from home, and maintain continuity when schedules or locations change, while still working with licensed therapists to make meaningful progress.