Courtney Dunson

LPC

Colorado

Healing through steady, practical support

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Colorado / LPC.0019498

NPI

1801398649

Experience

7 years

Languages

English

Location

Colorado

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1. • Motivational focus
   • Skills and resilience
   • Values centered

   About Courtney

   Courtney Dunson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado who helps people weighed down by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy struggles. She works with individuals facing addictions, eating and sleeping problems, attention challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and parenting stress. She also addresses attachment wounds, codependency, control issues, and feelings of emptiness.

   Courtney focuses on safety and stability before tackling painful memories. She helps clients build emotional and nervous-system resilience so they can manage distress more effectively. Sessions emphasize clear steps and practical skills to handle overwhelming moments.

   Her style is collaborative and client centered. She listens for each person’s values and goals, then uses approaches that fit the situation. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit to support readiness for change and to strengthen clients’ own reasons for making life changes.

   She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when intense emotions and regulation difficulties are present.

   With seven years of clinical experience, Courtney offers practical road maps for people ready to make changes. She invites clients to take small steps toward feeling more like themselves and to rebuild a life that reflects their values.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

   Courtney uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to boost readiness before taking action. This approach is conversational and goal focused, which can help with addictions, motivation for treatment, and making life changes.
   
   Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional reactions. It helps people understand repeating patterns and try new ways of relating when trust and closeness are challenging.
   
   Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Courtney collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and comfort. She checks in about what feels helpful and adjusts methods as progress unfolds.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are available before booking since formats are not listed here. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people join from a familiar space. Some formats make it simpler to do shorter check-ins or to avoid video when bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your schedule and daily routine.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   7+ years

   Listed in

   Colorado

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does she address?

   Courtney supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and related challenges.

   What is her therapy style like?

   Her approach is collaborative and client centered. Sessions focus on listening, identifying goals, and using practical steps to build resilience and manage strong emotions.

   What experience does she bring?

   She has seven years of experience working in clinical settings with people facing trauma, anxiety, mood concerns, and attachment wounds.

   What are her credentials and location?

   She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.

   Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

   Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

   What session formats are available?

   Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the service before booking to make sure they meet your needs.

   How does cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I get started?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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