Courtney Towne , LCSW

Courtney Towne is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - who holds Oregon licensure and lives in Washington state. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field, with over seven years of direct clinical work supporting children, youth, and families. Her background also includes many years supervising clinicians and overseeing counseling programs, giving her a broad perspective on clinical practice and program development.

Courtney favors a strengths-based, laid-back approach to counseling that invites clients to notice and build on what is already working in their lives. She believes that even small moments of humor can be healing during difficult times, and that meaningful growth often begins when a person is willing to be vulnerable and truly seen. Her style is grounded in practical support, warm curiosity, and an emphasis on collaboration.

Courtney welcomes the opportunity to learn about each person's story and to explore whether they might be a good fit to do meaningful work together. She aims to create a space where clients can pursue change at a pace that feels right for them.

Practical approaches for online counseling and change

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. In short, it teaches practical skills to reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping strategies, and it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered style that helps people explore their own reasons for change and strengthen motivation. It is especially helpful when someone feels uncertain about change or is working toward a specific goal like improving relationships or making lifestyle adjustments.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Courtney will collaborate with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into a busy life. These options allow clients to connect from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity when schedules shift, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them, all while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained to adapt evidence-based approaches to remote care.