About Courtnee
Courtnee Whitaker helps people who are feeling anxious, stressed, low, or unsure how to move forward. She writes and listens with respect and patience. Courtnee aims to create a calm space where people can talk about what matters most to them.
She focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. She also supports people facing relationship and parenting challenges, and those struggling with loneliness, social anxiety, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
How Courtnee works
Courtnee works to understand each person's goals before suggesting a path forward. Courtnee is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Virginia with three years of professional experience. She adapts conversations and plans to match each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aiming to help people build confidence and find clearer direction. Sessions include practical steps and chances to reflect on patterns that get in the way. Courtnee aims to help people notice small changes that add up over time.
She emphasizes realistic strategies that fit into daily life and responsibilities. Her work is collaborative: she listens, offers options, and supports people as they try new ways of coping. Courtnee frames therapy as a process where courage and small commitments lead to gradual improvement and a more satisfying life.
What Courtnee works with
The areas below are the ones Courtnee selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy
Many people benefit from techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One common evidence-based approach emphasizes learning coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing methods and step-by-step behavioral experiments to test fears. These techniques help with social anxiety, panic, and persistent worry. Another useful approach centers on improving mood and motivation by identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral changes each week to increase positive activity and confidence. This helps with depression, low self-esteem, and feeling stuck.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will ask about current problems, what goals matter most, and what feels doable. Together they will try approaches, notice what helps, and adjust the plan as needed to fit the person's life and preferences.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help, phone sessions work well when someone needs lower bandwidth or a quick check-in, and live chat or text-based messaging is useful for shorter updates and on-the-go support. These options give flexibility to engage in skill practice, track small changes, and keep momentum between sessions.
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A practical next step
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