- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Self esteem work
About Courtnee
Courtnee Whitaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on issues such as forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Courtnee works in straightforward, goal-oriented ways. Conversations focus on what is bothering the person now and on practical steps they can try between sessions. Sessions tend to look at patterns in relationships, managing difficult feelings, and building small changes that add up over time.
She adapts the discussion and plan to each person. That means listening for what matters most, then choosing approaches that fit the situation and goals. The aim is useful, approachable strategies rather than long explanations.
People who come for help with social anxiety and phobia often get chance to practice short exposures and to talk through specific situations they fear. For parenting and relationship concerns, sessions include clear ideas for communication and boundary experiments to test what works.
Courtnee combines practical tools with steady, respectful attention to what comes up in sessions. She asks questions, suggests small exercises, and checks in about what helps and what needs adjusting. This keeps work focused and relevant to everyday life.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques here mean practical methods that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and reducing distress. One common method is cognitive work that helps people notice and test anxious thoughts. This approach supports clearer thinking and calmer behavior in social situations and everyday stress.Another frequently used approach is behavioral practice and gradual exposure. That involves gently trying feared situations in small steps and tracking what happens. It can help with social anxiety and phobias by breaking large fears into manageable tasks and building confidence over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist will listen to the client's needs, try methods that match those goals, and adjust when something is not working. This teamwork helps figure out which techniques feel most useful and realistic for daily life.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting therapy around work or family time. Confirm the current session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online work can make it simpler to practice real-world steps between meetings and to check progress without long travel times.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Courtnee helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and depression. She also works with forgiveness, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear steps you can try between sessions. Conversations aim to address current problems and build manageable skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as an LCSW practicing in Virginia.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.