Courtney Threats , LICSW

Courtney Threats is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, trauma, and depression. She works with clients who identify as LGBT and people dealing with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, and body image. She is a Rhode Island LICSW with ten years of professional experience.

Courtney views clients as the experts in their own stories. She focuses on small, practical steps that build on a person’s strengths. In sessions she listens closely, offers tools that fit each person, and helps set achievable goals.

Her approach draws from several established methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and move toward values-based action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation grounded in the client's priorities and pace.

She also integrates mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and the Gottman Method when relationship skills and communication need focused attention. These tools are adapted to meet concerns like codependency, infidelity, substance use, and blended family tensions.

Courtney aims for direct, clear sessions that feel manageable. She supports people who are ready to try new strategies and who want steady progress over time. Starting therapy is a step forward, and she helps people take it at a pace that works for them.

Approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and addiction-related struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world behavior changes, which is helpful for anxiety and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's priorities, offering a supportive space to make decisions and try new strategies.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needed. Together they decide which methods fit best and when to shift focus based on progress and concerns.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, so people can pick what fits their day. Video is useful for deeper discussions and teaching new skills, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging allows ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, or other obligations.