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Courtney Threats

Experienced LICSW focused on practical change

LICSW Rhode Island

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Courtney

Courtney Threats is a licensed clinical social worker with a decade of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, and depression.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy with an emphasis on clients' strengths and personal expertise, supporting them to build practical skills and clearer perspective as they work through difficult patterns and life transitions. Courtney blends evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered techniques to tailor work to each person's needs.

She also draws on approaches like mindfulness and the Gottman Method to address communication, attachment, and interpersonal concerns. Based in Rhode Island and practicing in English, she frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages those reaching out to view the first step as an act of courage.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns related to addiction or impulsivity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages clients to clarify personal values and take committed action while learning to accept uncomfortable feelings, which can help with stress, trauma-related avoidance, and persistent worries.

Courtney approaches online work collaboratively, helping clients explore which methods feel most useful for their goals. She tailors evidence-informed strategies to individual needs and checks in regularly to adjust focus, making the therapeutic plan a shared process that evolves over time.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy provides flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions, while allowing clients to choose the communication method that fits their life and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Courtney works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBT-related concerns, along with related issues such as attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, strengths-based style that combines practical skill-building with compassionate listening, integrating methods like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to support change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of stressors and interpersonal challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Courtney holds the credential LICSW and is licensed in Rhode Island under RI LICSW ISW04025.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBT

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Rhode Island

Languages

English