Courtney Dunson, LPC

Courtney Dunson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship and intimacy challenges. She works with concerns like grief, addictions, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and issues with self-esteem and anger. Her approach centers on practical steps and steady support so people can feel more capable day to day.

Courtney focuses first on building steadiness before addressing painful memories. She emphasizes emotional safety and resilience so processing hard experiences feels less overwhelming. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness rather than rushed into difficult material.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behavior strategies. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past bonds influence present relationships. Client-centered methods shape sessions so people set goals and guide the pace of change.

Courtney combines practical coping skills with attention to deeper themes like abandonment, codependency, dissociation, and shame. She helps people manage compulsions and obsessions, work through post-traumatic stress, and consider relationship styles including polyamory and non-monogamy when relevant. Therapy includes concrete tools for daily life as well as exploration of core patterns.

After seven years as an LPC, she brings experience and a steady presence to sessions. People who feel stuck or overwhelmed can expect clear steps, a calm pace, and a focus on rebuilding strength and purpose.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior to reduce anxiety, depression, and compulsive patterns. It gives concrete tools for everyday problems and for managing symptoms like intrusive thoughts and rituals.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and trust. This approach helps people understand why certain reactions arise in close relationships and learn different ways to connect and regulate strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and tailor methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process where skills-based work and deeper exploration are balanced over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use face-to-face interaction when helpful, while phone calls can be a simpler option with low bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when writing helps express thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or family life and to continue progress without long commutes.