- Family of origin issues
- CBT and mindfulness
- Communication problems
About Kourtney
Kourtney Buchanan is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Georgia with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, ADHD, addiction concerns, and family-related problems. Sessions are aimed at helping clients notice patterns, build skills, and set practical goals.
Kourtney uses a client-centered stance that focuses on each person's strengths and priorities. She combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and with solution-focused steps to set clear, reachable objectives. Mindfulness practices are used to help slow down racing thoughts and manage stress in the moment.
She often helps people untangle family of origin issues and attachment-related patterns that continue to affect relationships now. That includes work on communication problems, codependency, abandonment fears, and coping with the emotional fallout of divorce or separation. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
Kourtney draws on motivational interviewing when change feels overwhelming, helping people clarify values and strengthen motivation for practical steps. Sessions emphasize straightforward skills you can use between meetings, such as thought records, brief behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises. Her approach centers on clear goals and measurable progress.
Kourtney earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Albany State University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. She holds an LPC in Georgia and conducts therapy in English for adults who want to address the lasting effects of early family patterns and current life stressors.
How chosen approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and strengths. Online sessions using this approach involve active listening and collaborative goal setting to clarify what the client wants to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; online CBT typically uses worksheets, short behavioral experiments, and homework to test changes between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity; these practices can be introduced and practiced during remote meetings and adapted for daily routines.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, mindfulness practice, motivational interviewing techniques, or a mix of methods based on what fits the client's needs.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Emphasize scheduling that works with daily life and methods that translate to brief practice between meetings, such as short mindfulness exercises, thought records, or one-step behavioral tasks.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addiction, and family-related problems including family of origin issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused work, and motivational interviewing to set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience in counseling and mental health work.
What credential and location information is on file?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Georgia and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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