Courtney Willis, LPC

Courtney Willis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with eight years of experience. She focuses on relationship concerns alongside stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at giving clear tools people can use between sessions.

She helps people who feel overwhelmed by anger, depression, or major life changes. Sessions also address work strain, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and managing bipolar symptoms in practical ways. Conversations are shaped around each person’s situation rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Courtney uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills and shift unhelpful patterns. She works with clients to build concrete strategies for day-to-day problems and stronger ways of relating to others. Expect a mix of talk, skill practice, and problem-solving tailored to your goals.

Respect and sensitivity guide her approach. She aims to create a space where people can be honest about struggles and try new ways of handling them. Courtney emphasizes collaboration, so goals and plans are set together and adjusted as needed.

If you’re ready to start, she asks you to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability. That first step can feel daunting, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to begin.

How CBT and DBT inform online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then changing them with clear steps. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing mood shifts by practicing new ways of thinking and acting.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It can help people who struggle with strong emotions, relationship patterns, or recurring crises by teaching practical skills to manage intense feelings and improve communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to decide whether CBT, DBT techniques, or a blend will best match goals and personal preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can also focus sessions on skill practice, homework, and real-life problem solving that carry directly into day-to-day routines.