- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
About Courtney
Courtney Threats is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBT issues. Courtney works with adults navigating the pressures of early adulthood and beyond, helping them sort through what feels overwhelming right now.
She starts from the view that each person knows their story best. Sessions are collaborative and practical. Courtney listens for strengths and patterns, then helps people develop clear steps to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Courtney uses approaches like acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive-behavioral strategies, client-centered talking, mindfulness practices, and relationship work. That mix allows her to address things like substance use, communication breakdowns, body image concerns, attachment and abandonment worries, and responses to trauma.
In session she often focuses on what happens between sessions - skills, small experiments, and short-term behavior changes that build confidence. She also works on relationship skills and communication for people dealing with infidelity, blended family friction, or codependency dynamics.
Her background includes a decade of clinical practice in Rhode Island settings. She helps people who feel stuck after life transitions, facing first jobs, dating challenges, or the fallout of past wounds. To begin, the usual step is to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Courtney uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that are easy to use during remote work. ACT will focus on noticing thoughts and values, and then taking small committed actions aligned with what matters. It helps with anxiety, avoidance, and getting unstuck. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and behavior changes to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches to emphasize based on current problems, goals, and what feels workable in daily life. That means trying tools, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people value online sessions because they can fit therapy around school, work, or parenting schedules, shorten commute time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. If you plan to start, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session so you can confirm the available session formats and timing.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Courtney works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBT concerns, plus related areas like attachment, body image, and codependency.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered conversation with practical CBT and acceptance-based techniques, along with mindfulness and relationship-focused work.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 10 years of professional experience practicing as an LICSW in Rhode Island.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an RI LICSW and practices in Rhode Island.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options; the profile asks you to use the matching questionnaire to set up a first appointment.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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