Dr. Nanesha Courtney , LMHC

Dr. Nanesha Courtney is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 25 years of clinical experience supporting people facing chronic pain, mood difficulties, anxiety, trauma, and vocational challenges. She combines formal training in rehabilitation and disability management with practical, evidence-informed approaches to help clients identify and meet their needs. Her background includes certification in rehabilitation counseling and disability management, which inform her work with complex medical and caregiving situations.

Dr. Courtney draws on Choice Theory, mindfulness practices, and a variety of evidence-based techniques to help clients manage pain, reduce stress, and cope with depression and anxiety. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused method used to address the impact of past traumatic events. Working collaboratively, she helps people develop coping strategies that fit their lives and goals, aiming to build greater adaptability, health, and satisfaction over time.

She has substantial experience across the lifespan, assisting individuals ages 16 through 85 with issues such as bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, abuse and trauma, post-traumatic stress, teen and school or work stress, and the emotional effects of chronic illness. Dr. Courtney is licensed in Washington and currently resides in Kentucky. Her office hours for responding to messages are Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and she is available for live video, phone, and chat sessions with hours that may vary depending on the day.

Approaches for Online Care and Trauma-Informed Support

Dr. Courtney integrates EMDR into her online practice to address the effects of traumatic experiences - EMDR uses guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation alongside focused processing to help reduce distress linked to past events and improve daily functioning. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-oriented approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Additionally, mindfulness therapy is offered as a way to develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting coping with chronic pain, caregiving stress, and emotional fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Courtney works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what helps the individual make meaningful changes.

Online therapy with licensed professionals like Dr. Courtney can increase flexibility and access to care. Video calls allow face-to-face connection when in-person sessions are not feasible, phone sessions offer convenience, and live chat or text-based messaging can provide ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances.