- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship skills
About Courtney
Courtney Threats is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and concerns related to sexual orientation. She emphasizes a respectful, straightforward approach and encourages the small steps that make change possible.
Courtney sees the person, not just the problem. She treats clients as experts on their own stories and works with their strengths to tackle what feels overwhelming. Sessions are aimed at building practical skills, noticing patterns, and setting realistic goals that fit daily life.
Her work includes attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and issues that arise in blended families. She also addresses body image, guilt and shame, impulsivity, infidelity, and substance-related struggles with a focus on what someone can do next.
Courtney draws on a mix of methods to match each person's needs. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, the Gottman method for relationship skills, and mindfulness practices to help people act in line with their values.
With a decade of clinical experience, she aims for practical, manageable steps rather than quick fixes. To start, readers are encouraged to use the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take actions that match what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns like avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and on developing concrete skills to change them. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding someone’s experience without judgment, helping people feel heard and supported as they make changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those needs. Decisions about pace and techniques are made collaboratively, and adjustments are expected as progress unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It may also allow for different session rhythms, such as shorter touch-base meetings or standard therapy sessions that focus on particular skills or relationship strategies depending on what a person needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Courtney address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and depression, and supports LGBT clients. Additional areas include codependency, attachment and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is respectful and practical. She listens in a client-centered way and helps people set small, achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Courtney has 10 years of professional work experience in behavioral health settings and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a LICSW credential and works in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.