Courtney Threats, LICSW

Courtney Threats is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, and issues related to LGBT identity, drawing on a range of clinical approaches to meet different needs.

Courtney approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, affirming that each person understands their own story and has resources to move through challenges. She employs evidence-informed methods to help clients navigate concerns such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, substance use, communication problems, infidelity, and blended family dynamics. Her work also addresses struggles with body image, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and issues related to fatherhood and first responder experiences.

Beginning therapy can require courage, and Courtney acknowledges that step while offering collaborative support to help clients set goals, build coping strategies, and explore meaningful change. As a Rhode Island LICSW, she provides professional care tailored to each person’s priorities and circumstances.

How Courtney’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Courtney uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take practical steps toward a meaningful life. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and situations that involve conflicting emotions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing symptoms like depression, anxiety, and impulsivity. CBT emphasizes practical strategies that can be practiced between sessions.

For relationship-focused work, Courtney integrates elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication, manage conflict, and rebuild trust in couples and family systems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Courtney works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing so therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into busy lives, maintain continuity when schedules change, and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support consistent progress while accommodating different communication styles and logistical needs.