Courtney Threats

Courtney Threats is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Rhode Island who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and addiction concerns. She works with clients who identify as LGBT and those navigating issues like body image, codependency, or communication problems. Courtney emphasizes strengths and the person's own knowledge of their life when beginning therapy. She believes the first step toward change often takes bravery, and she aims to make that step feel manageable. Sessions focus on practical skills and on building a clearer sense of what the client values and wants to change. People can expect straightforward conversation, active listening, and guidance toward small, achievable shifts. Courtney draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and reduce avoidance, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She also integrates mindfulness practices and relationship work influenced by the Gottman Method when helpful. With ten years of experience, she has worked with adults on concerns such as substance use, abandonment or attachment difficulties, blended family questions, and the emotional fallout of infidelity or domestic violence. Her work often involves helping people notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and rebuild trust in themselves. Courtney aims to collaborate on practical goals and to adjust methods as needs change. She encourages people who are ready to begin to take that next step toward getting support.

How her approaches translate to online work

Courtney often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while reducing avoidance. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and struggles with motivation.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This approach is practical and often includes exercises to try between sessions, which can fit well into everyday life.

Client-Centered Therapy is another core influence, where the therapist follows the client's lead and offers empathic listening and reflection to support self-directed change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Courtney will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods over time so the therapy feels like a good fit. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats when booking. Online work can help people fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and make it easier to follow through on homework between meetings. It can also provide options when scheduling around work or caregiving, or when shorter check-ins are needed instead of longer in-person visits.