Therapist profile
Dr. Nanesha Courtney, LMHC
Washington
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Washington / LH61009346
- NPI1407482458
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- EMDR offered
About Nanesha
Dr. Nanesha Courtney is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience based in Washington. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma and family issues. She also supports people managing chronic illness, caregiver strain, and career or vocational concerns.
Her background includes long-term work with chronic pain, medical conditions, and mood disorders. Dr. Courtney uses Client-Centered Therapy and motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and make practical changes. She combines these with mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and manage emotional reactivity.
She also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related concerns when appropriate. Sessions focus on identifying coping skills that fit the person’s life and building strategies to reduce reactivity, including anger and stress responses. The emphasis is on practical steps that can be used between sessions.
Dr. Courtney notes she responds to messages Monday through Wednesday, 8 am to 4 pm, and offers live video, phone, and chat sessions though hours vary. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the See online therapy options button.
She has experience working with people aged 16 to 85 and with a wide range of life stresses including bereavement, relationship strain, vocational challenges, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Courtney uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s concerns and goals, offering reflective listening and practical problem solving. This approach helps people feel heard while they map out steps to reduce reactivity and manage anger.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking patterns that fuel frustration and to build alternative responses. CBT offers clear, structured exercises that fit well into short online check-ins and between-session practice. When trauma is a factor, she incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a method to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods in session, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process helps prioritize strategies for anger, stress, and coping with life changes.
Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling around work and caregiving, shorter phone check-ins when needed, and the ability to meet from different locations without travel. The biography indicates she offers live video, phone, and chat sessions, though hours vary, so confirm which formats fit your routine before booking.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to anger?
She helps people address anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, and chronic illness.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Dr. Courtney blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness methods, plus motivational interviewing to support practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working with chronic pain, mood disorders, trauma, and vocational issues.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a WA LMHC licensed in Washington and currently lives in Kentucky.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Which session formats are available?
The biography states she offers live video, phone, and chat sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.