Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Courtnee Whitaker, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904017341
- NPI
- 1386438711
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Courtnee supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Self esteem work
About Courtnee
Courtnee Whitaker is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with three years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She also works with issues such as forgiveness, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She listens to what feels most urgent and then works with each person to set clear steps forward. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings as well as talking through the situations that cause the most strain.
Courtnee explains options in plain language and adjusts how she works to match what an individual needs. That might mean practicing ways to reduce anxiety, exploring relationship patterns, or looking at how expectations around parenting affect daily stress. She aims to keep recommendations straightforward so they fit into everyday life.
Her background includes clinical work over three years within Virginia settings. As an LCSW she brings social work perspectives that consider community, family roles, and practical supports when appropriate. She will outline a plan together and check in on progress regularly.
People who choose to work with her can expect a focus on problem-solving and clearer next steps. The emphasis is on small, manageable changes that add up over time. Courtnee speaks English and does not take international clients.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques include practical skill-building that helps reduce anxious reactions and improve day-to-day coping. These techniques teach breathing and grounding strategies, break down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps, and offer tools for handling social anxiety and phobic avoidance.Another common approach focuses on relationship patterns and communication. This looks at how expectations and interactions affect stress and teaches clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries. For parenting-related concerns, the work often emphasizes small behavior changes and routines that make daily life more manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape session topics and homework between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people choose a quieter moment at home or during a break at work. These practical benefits help therapy fit daily life without promising a specific format.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression, plus related topics like loneliness, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on clear steps and skills. Sessions aim to translate discussion into actions you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Virginia and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers