Cortney (Bota) Smith , LMHC

Cortney (Bota) Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of clinical experience working primarily with adults. She has built much of her practice in community clinic settings offering traditional face-to-face therapy, and for the past seven years she has provided teletherapy through an online service. Her clinical background covers a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions and co-occurring disorders, anger management, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, intimacy and parenting challenges, sleep disturbance, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with major life changes.

Her academic training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and she completed 1,000 clinical hours as a mental health intern in a variety of settings. As an LMHC she brings professional training in assessment and psychotherapy. Cortney’s approach is person-centered - she aims to meet people where they are and to understand their goals and priorities - while integrating solution-focused strategies and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients make practical changes.

She works collaboratively to support clients in identifying options and arriving at their own conclusions, offering guidance and structure without taking over the process. Her regular office hours are Monday 9am-2pm and Wednesday 9am-3pm Eastern Time, and she may accommodate occasional evening appointments when possible. Cortney is not currently accepting new clients. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and values the effort people make to begin this work.