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Dr. Nanesha Courtney, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Depression Coaching
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am an open-minded individual with a belief that everyone deals with things differently and that is what makes us – us. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Disability Management Specialist, with more than 25 years’ experience working with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and vocational issues.
I utilize Choice Theory, education, and a mix of mindfulness, and other evidence-based practices to help people manage their pain, stress, anxiety, and depression. I work closely with clients to help them identify and fulfill their needs. I am trained in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is a top-tier trauma intervention. We will work as a team to identify coping strategies that work for you. I will be thrilled to be there with you through this process of learning to become more adaptive, healthier, and happier.

Licensed in Washington and currently live in Kentucky. I am experienced in working with individuals ranging in age from 16 – 85 years old. I have worked with clients struggling with chronic pain, medical conditions, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, abuse and trauma (sexual, verbal, physical, and emotional), PTSD, teen issues, school/work stress.

My "Office Hours" are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, from 8 am to 4 pm. This means I respond to messages on these days and between these hours. I am also available for live video, phone, and chat sessions though hours vary depending on the day.

Professional experience

25yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Depression Coaching

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Sexual Dysfunction, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visually Impaired, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

WA LMHC LH61009346

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Nanesha Courtney. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I would recommend Nanesha to absolutely anyone interested in therapy. I have been in and out of therapy for the majority of my life and I have never seen such fast and thorough progress in myself. I feel more in control and capable to handle difficult anxiety. If you are willing to do the work, you will see amazing results.

Written on Aug 03, 2023 after therapy with Nanesha for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Nesha has guided me through my darkest times a year ago to one of the best renaissance periods of my life! Having her there for me is a beautiful consistent support that allows me to grow into the person I am meant to be!

Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Nanesha for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Our first session was informative and I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts

Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Nanesha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

Nanesha was completely professional from the start of my therapy. I have tried to go to therapy few times in the past, and always ended up not connecting with my therapist very well. That was always discouraging. I tried one last time, and found Nanesha. She made me feel comfortable immediately, and actually helped me keep my anxiety under control after just one session, which I am sure is uncommon.

Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Nanesha for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

My sessions with Nanesha have been helpful. She is a good listener and has helped me to be able to look at some issues from a different perspective. She's also offered actionable advice that has helped me overcome some roadblocks. As someone new to therapy, it has been a good and useful experience so far thanks to Nanesha.

Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Nanesha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, and career difficulties

Nanesha has been completely incredible and helped me to see what I can control and to take steps from there and to take care of myself and choose to be happy. She is so patient and allowed me to take small steps to get to a clear understanding within myself. I will forever appreciate what She has done for me and I have improved and grown noticeably in myself in a very short time.

Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Nanesha for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd