Catherine Courtney , LPC

Catherine Courtney is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of practice in Michigan. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, grief, and life changes. She aims to create a welcoming space where people can talk openly about what’s hard for them.

She uses straightforward conversation to help people identify what feels stuck. Sessions are paced to match each person's needs, with an emphasis on practical steps that fit daily life. Catherine listens for patterns that may be feeding worry, low motivation, or relationship strain.

Her work often covers relationship and family concerns, including blended family issues, family of origin problems, and divorce or separation. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, isolation, and feelings of emptiness. Practical coping skills and small behavioral changes are common focuses in her sessions.

Catherine can help people facing specific personality-related struggles such as avoidant or dependent patterns, codependency, abandonment worries, commitment issues, and difficulty with forgiveness, guilt, or shame. She also addresses concerns like hoarding and persistent loneliness with steady, step-by-step planning.

People who value a counselor with Christian roots can mention that preference, and Catherine will work with faith as it’s helpful. All sessions are conducted in English and are offered through a mix of remote formats to fit varied schedules.

Approaches that fit online care

Many therapists draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common method focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors in daily life to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and measure what works.

Another useful approach centers on skills for managing stress, building self-esteem, and improving relationships. It emphasizes practical tools such as grounding exercises, communication practice, and stepwise goal setting to handle life transitions and caregiver strain.

Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they will try options and adjust the plan as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people connect face-to-face when a longer conversation is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief touchpoints and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options increase flexibility and can help people keep momentum while managing work, family, and other responsibilities.