Dr. Courtney Washington, LPC

Dr. Courtney Y. Washington, known to some as Doctor C, invites clients to take the first step toward meaningful change and a brighter future. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - a credential that indicates training and licensure to provide counseling services. With 15 years of experience, she has worked with adults, couples and families across a range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem, relationship issues, addictions, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Her practice emphasizes building a strong therapeutic connection, clarifying desired goals and collaborating with each person to reach those goals. She focuses on practical skills such as coping and relaxation techniques to reduce worry, stress and anxiety, and she supports clients in developing tools that help maintain progress after counseling ends. Dr. Washington adapts her approach to fit the unique needs of a diverse clientele, offering care tailored to individuals, couples and family systems.

She encourages those ready to face difficult questions and pursue change to reach out, and she remains committed to guiding clients through the time they need to make lasting improvements and achieve greater wellbeing.

Evidence-Based Support and Online Care Options

Dr. Courtney Washington draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients move toward their goals. One core element of her work is goal-focused counseling, which begins with building rapport and defining clear, achievable objectives so progress can be measured and celebrated; this approach is useful for addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges and life transitions. Another common focus is coping and relaxation skills training, teaching concrete strategies to manage stress, reduce overwhelming emotions and improve daily functioning. For clients affected by difficult or painful events, she applies trauma-informed methods that prioritize safety, pacing and skill building to help process traumatic experiences when the client is ready.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Washington partners with each person to assess needs, preferences and goals, and she adjusts techniques over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule consistent appointments, receive ongoing support between sessions and involve partners or family members when appropriate.