Courtney Kempker , LPC

Courtney Kempker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who combines formal training with practical experience to support youth, families, and adults facing change and trauma. She earned a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Central Methodist University, grounding her clinical work in evidence-based theory and applied skills.

With over three years of tele-mental health experience, Courtney has delivered virtual interventions including Brainspotting and continues to develop trauma-informed techniques. She has four years of focused experience working with people who have experienced developmental trauma and brings specialized training in Brainspotting Phase I and II, Polyvagal Theory, Attachment work, and Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga.

Her practice centers on helping families and young people as well as adults navigating life transitions such as leaving college, beginning a new job, relocating, or becoming a parent. Courtney pursues innovative interventions and evidence-based practices for trauma integration and aims to offer culturally competent care while continually expanding her clinical skillset.

Approaches That Shape Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current emotional patterns and interpersonal trust. In this approach Courtney helps clients explore connection and attachment needs to improve relationship dynamics and address issues like abandonment or difficulty forming close bonds.

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing traumatic experiences with strategies aimed at reducing symptoms and supporting integration. This work is intended for people who have experienced developmental trauma, abuse, or other distressing events and seeks to build coping skills and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Courtney works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She listens to client concerns, discusses options, and adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Courtney is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations while still receiving consistent, structured care from an experienced therapist.