- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
About Courtney
Dr. Courtney Chism is an Alabama-licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 16 years of experience helping people who feel stuck after change. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship strain, and she names life purpose among her areas of focus.
She uses straightforward, evidence-based methods in sessions. That can mean practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thinking, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools to clarify values, or teaching mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity. Sessions move at the client's pace and focus on practical skills for everyday life.
Clients often come with issues like self-esteem struggles, attachment or abandonment concerns, communication and commitment worries, and the fallout from infidelity or separation. She also addresses long-term challenges such as caregiving stress, chronic illness and aging-related concerns. Problems like guilt, shame or impulsivity are included in her scope.
In the room she emphasizes collaboration. People are invited to define goals, test small changes, and track what works. Conversations include concrete exercises, behavioral experiments, and skills practice to build new habits outside sessions.
Her background blends client-centered listening with cognitive and behavioral techniques. That mix is intended to help someone untangle confusion about what matters next and take manageable steps toward clearer direction.
How her approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to the client and taking values-based steps even when feelings are uncomfortable. It can help with feeling aimless after a job, relationship, or health change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers concrete exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. That approach is often used for anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment attention and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can be useful for stress and emotion regulation.Choosing an approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Over a few sessions the plan can be adjusted based on what feels most helpful in real life.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, turn a short break into a focused check-in, or use audio-only when bandwidth is limited. It also supports practicing skills between sessions and reviewing exercises together during a meeting. Ask about current session options to see how they might fit into your day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and issues around self-esteem. Additional areas include abandonment, communication problems, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and aging concerns.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
Her style mixes client-centered listening with practical techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize setting small goals, practicing skills, and reviewing what changes help in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and relationship-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an AL LICSW, which denotes a licensed independent clinical social worker in Alabama. Her practice is based in Alabama.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your selected plan and region.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.