Courtney Brothers, LCSW

Courtney Brothers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 10 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and life transitions. She works with individuals facing LGBT-related challenges, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and women's issues, helping them find practical ways to cope and move forward.

Courtney creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She believes that each person is the expert on their own story and draws on clients' existing strengths to address the obstacles they face. Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques with a warm, client-centered stance so that clients feel heard while learning new tools for change.

Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Courtney aims to make that step as accessible and supportive as possible. She partners with clients to set clear goals, build resilience, and navigate transitions at a pace that fits each individual’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Courtney draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying actions that move them toward what matters most. ACT is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on values-driven goals.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, respectful listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their concerns at their own pace. This approach supports work on relationship and family issues, LGBT-related concerns, and self-worth.

In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit for identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. CBT helps clients learn skills to change behaviors and build more adaptive thinking habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Courtney works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. As a licensed professional she tailors methods and pacing to support steady progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments. These options increase accessibility and allow therapy to adapt to each person’s life circumstances while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.