Hi, I am Courtney. My journey to becoming a therapist did not start in a classroom or with a textbook. It began when I was 16 years old, struggling with deep depression, addiction, and a string of mental health diagnoses that left me feeling completely overwhelmed. I know firsthand how heavy the weight of those labels can feel. I know how the stigma can make you believe they define your entire future. But I have learned—and I want you to know—that we are so much more than the labels we are given.

Alongside my battle with addiction, I fought a difficult fight with an eating disorder. Through treatment centers, hospitals, and years of painful recovery work, I kept searching for hope. At one of my absolute lowest points, I made a promise to God: if I could find freedom from my addictions and the grip of mental illness, I would devote my life to helping others find their own way out.

Life did not magically get easier right away. By 21, I was attempting my first steps toward sobriety while navigating the immense responsibility of becoming a single mother in college. For the next decade, I found myself in a cycle of struggle. I bounced in and out of recovery, battled relapses, and moved through dead-end jobs. I knew I had a purpose, but I simply could not find my footing.

Yet, through all of that exhaustion and trial, I never forgot the promise I made. Today, that promise remains at the very heart of my work. I know exactly what it feels like to be stuck, emotionally tired, and incredibly hard on yourself. I also know that healing is absolutely possible.

I am so committed to walking alongside you as you rediscover your strength. Because you deserve permission to live well, and you do not have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders alone.