Courtney Ramsey, LMHC

Courtney Ramsey is a licensed mental health counselor with 12 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. She works in Washington and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. Courtney treats each person with respect and sensitivity while focusing on clear steps forward.

Courtney uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on client-centered skills to make space for a person's experience, and uses DBT and mindfulness tools when emotion regulation is needed. EMDR may be offered for processing trauma when appropriate.

In meetings she keeps language plain and actions concrete. Sessions often include short exercises, goal-setting, and practice between meetings. Parents and professionals find this direct approach helpful for everyday problems like sleeping, eating, or work stress.

Courtney adapts plans to fit what each person needs. She listens for strengths, breaks big problems into manageable steps, and helps people try new coping strategies. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

She supports issues across relationships, identity, addiction recovery, grief, and life transitions. People also bring concerns about attention, impulse control, social anxiety, and sexual assault recovery. Her approach mixes practical skill-building with steady emotional support.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and everyday stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting connection so a person can explore goals at their own pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and coping with crises.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative work often blends skills practice, reflective conversation, and simple homework to build momentum between meetings.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging which offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing exercises together. Phone sessions can be more convenient when bandwidth is limited or camera use is not desired. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping focus on steady progress.