- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Self esteem
About Courtney
Courtney O'Connor is an Arizona-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with six years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses family of origin issues and related patterns that affect adult life.
In sessions she keeps conversation direct and practical. She listens for the patterns that repeat from childhood and family life, and she helps people name how those patterns show up now. Conversations focus on current problems and on small changes that can reduce daily stress and improve relationships.
Courtney adapts her approach to fit what each person needs. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood difficulties, anxiety, and relationship problems. Work may include learning clearer communication habits, noticing automatic reactions from earlier family roles, and building steadier self-regard.
She brings six years of hands-on experience in clinical settings in Arizona. That background includes supporting people with abandonment and attachment concerns, codependency and commitment issues, and behaviors such as impulsivity and isolation. She also addresses issues like body image, forgiveness, and jealousy.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site.
Approaches used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address anxiety and mood concerns. For example, interventions that target thinking and behavior patterns can help reduce anxious reactions and low mood by teaching practical skills to manage stress and mood swings.Work that addresses attachment and family of origin issues focuses on identifying the roles and expectations people learned growing up. Sessions may involve tracing how those patterns show up in current relationships and practicing different ways of responding to reduce conflict and emotional reactivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit best based on goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative choice helps make sessions feel relevant and focused on clear next steps.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list explicit options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering sessions that work around work or caregiving schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Courtney works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related issues such as attachment, codependency, and family of origin patterns.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-informed techniques and a conversational style. The focus is on identifying repeating family patterns and changing small behaviors that create relief.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience includes helping people with mood disorders and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Courtney holds the LCSW credential and practices in Arizona. The profile lists her credential exactly as LCSW and her licensure as Arizona LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the site.
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