Therapist profile
Courtney Brown, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 27745
- NPI1356411334
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression support
About Courtney
Courtney Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 17 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses work-related strain, relationship and family concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She uses direct conversation and practical planning to help people manage strong emotions. Sessions focus on identifying what triggers distress, learning ways to respond differently, and trying out new behaviors between meetings. She also helps people handle chronic pain, ongoing illness, and the strain of multiple health problems.
Courtney pays attention to patterns that make anger and resentment build over time. She helps people name those patterns and practice alternative responses. For someone dealing with workplace frustration, family tension, or lingering effects of trauma, she offers steady, goal-oriented support.
Her work includes attention to communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination on daily life. She aims to be clear about next steps and to break larger goals into manageable actions. Sessions often combine talk with concrete skills practice.
People who want to change how they react under pressure can expect straightforward feedback and step-by-step strategies. Courtney asks about daily routines, stressors, and what has or has not worked before. This approach helps keep work focused and practical.
How sessions work
Approaches and how online sessions support skill work
Two evidence-based techniques often used for anger and trauma work are skills-based behavior strategies and trauma-focused processing. Skills-based behavior strategies teach concrete ways to notice triggers, pause, and choose a different response; they are useful for workplace anger and daily irritations. Trauma-focused processing helps people understand how past hurt shapes current reactions and reduces the power of those memories over present behavior.Another common element is communication skills training. These are practical exercises that improve how someone states needs, sets boundaries, and manages conflict without escalating. That kind of work helps with relationship strain and recurring arguments.
Finding the right mix of techniques is collaborative. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences with the client and adjust methods as progress and feedback indicate. Clients are invited to try approaches and report what works so the plan can be refined together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduces travel time, and supports consistent check-ins. Some online appointments may be shorter for quick skill practice or focused problem-solving, while others allow for deeper processing depending on what the client and therapist agree will help.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, anger, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, and career-related stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and direct, focusing on clear steps, communication skills, and changing unhelpful patterns of reaction.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience practicing as a clinician in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.