Dr. Courtney Cook

Hi and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Tennessee, New York, and PSYPact states. I have extensive experience working with a variety of presenting issues, but am passionate about working with individuals on how they show up in relationships, particularly when that feels difficult, confusing, or overwhelming. This might look like noticing unhelpful patterns in your relationships but struggling to change it. Perhaps you have a hard time speaking up or setting boundaries, or become easily irritated with others and later feeling upset with yourself. If this is you, we would likely be a strong fit!

I specialize in working with parents, law enforcement and military professionals, and trans/GNC populations.

I am currently providing virtual sessions only.

Please note I am no longer accepting couples therapy clients.

Human struggle is a shared experience, thus being "human first" and authentic is important to me in my clinical work. This often means sharing a laugh and acknowledging my imperfections! I believe therapy should not be "one size fits all" but adapted to meet the needs of the individual client. To do this, I integrate evidence-based practices (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to best meet my clients' needs. I also hold certifications in Interpersonal Therapy for Depression, CBT-Insomnia, Reproductive Mental Health (VHA), and Transgender Health (VHA Scan-Echo).

I believe active engagement and change are critical components to effective therapy. I often compare psychotherapy to a football huddle--we put our heads together and strategize how to make effective change, but you the client run the play! I want clients to leave sessions with something that empowers them in even the most challenging of circumstances, whether that is a tool to practice, a new approach to communicating a difficult discussion, or making time for themselves.