Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello, my name is Cortney. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have been working as a mental health therapist for over 10 years. Most of my experience has been working in community clinics, with adult clients providing traditional face to face therapy. For the past 7 years I’ve been providing teletherapy (online therapy) through BetterHelp. My experience includes working with clients with a wide range of mental health disorders (mild life stressors, change, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar, psychosis, trauma, anger management, co-occurring disorders). My education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and 1,000 clinical hours as a mental health intern in various placements.
My treatment approach is person centered; I want to meet you where you’re at. I want to know what your wants/needs are so I can help you achieve your goals using a solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy approach. My goal is to help support and guide you, ultimately while you’re the one coming to conclusions and making appropriate changes to help you make progress/achieve your goals.
It takes a lot a lot of courage and strength to take this first step and I’m proud of you! I look forward to working with you!
Please be advised that my current office hours are Monday 9am-2pm and Wednesday 9-3 EST. I try my best to accommodate evening appointments when necessary, but if you’re primarily looking for consistent appointments outside of these hours a counselor with evening/weekend hours may be better suited for you.
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Cortney (Bota) Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York with 11 years of clinical experience. She has worked primarily in community clinic settings providing traditional, in-person therapy to adult clients and has spent the past seven years delivering teletherapy through BetterHelp.
Her clinical background includes treating a broad range of concerns, from everyday life stressors and relationship difficulties to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, anger management, and co-occurring substance use issues. Cortney’s training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and completion of 1,000 clinical internship hours across multiple placements.
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative – she seeks to meet clients where they are and learn what they want and need. Cortney uses solution-focused techniques alongside cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify practical steps toward their goals. She aims to support and guide while encouraging clients to arrive at their own insights and make the changes that lead to progress.
Please note her current office hours are Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. She does her best to accommodate evening appointments when needed, but if a client requires regular evening or weekend availability, a counselor who maintains those consistent hours may be a better match.
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