Courtney Meder, LPCC

Courtney Meder is an Ohio-licensed therapist and an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and intimacy-related issues, offering a steady and compassionate presence as clients navigate challenging life transitions.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs and circumstances of the individual. Courtney draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients build practical skills, clarify values, and strengthen coping strategies while honoring each person’s identity and lived experience.

In addition to core concerns like panic disorder, social anxiety, and somatization, she has experience supporting those dealing with chronic pain, illness, and disability, as well as people exploring sexuality, self-love, and intimacy-related questions including BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. She also addresses family problems, commitment issues, infidelity, life purpose, and women’s issues.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Courtney offers collaborative support throughout that process. While she does work with relationship issues, she does not provide couples therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Courtney commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered principles. ACT focuses on helping people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward a meaningful life. It is often helpful for anxiety, avoidance, and stress around life changes.

CBT concentrates on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms such as panic attacks, persistent worry, and somatic experiences. Client-centered therapy adds a warm, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes empathy and collaborative understanding, supporting clients as they explore goals and build self-compassion.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Courtney will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity of care during busy periods, and access support when mobility, chronic illness, or geographic limitations are a factor. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to meet clients where they are and adapt the format to what helps the client engage best.