Dr. Courtney Williams

I’m a licensed psychologist with advanced training in trauma-informed and culturally responsive care. I earned my doctorate in Counseling Psychology and have worked across clinical, wellness, and consulting settings supporting individuals navigating burnout, identity stress, trauma, mood disorders and major life transitions.

I specialize in working with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), particularly Black women and professionals who are tired of carrying it all and ready to live with more clarity, boundaries, and ease. My work is deeply relational—I believe healing happens in connection, not isolation—and I bring both professional expertise and lived experience into the room.

Outside of therapy, I love vacationing and traveling (rest is not a reward, it’s a right), hosting gatherings at my home, spending time with loved ones, and creating soulful experiences through writing, speaking, and wellness work. Clients often describe me as grounded, warm, and direct—the kind of therapist who will validate you and help you move forward.

Areas of focus include: Burnout and stress management Life transitions and identity exploration Trauma and stuck patterns Boundary-setting and people-pleasing High-achieving professionals navigating overwhelm Clients from marginalized and intersectional identities

My approach is relational, strengths-based, and solution-oriented. I integrate interpersonal process work with evidence-based modalities such as DBT skills, ACT, mindfulness, and EMDR when appropriate. I pay close attention to patterns—how you show up in relationships, how stress lives in your body, and what keeps you stuck—and we work collaboratively to shift those patterns.

I’m also trained in wellness coaching, so therapy with me can feel practical and forward-moving at times. We don’t just process—we build skills, clarify values, and create strategies that actually work in your real life. My style is warm and collaborative, but I’ll also ask thoughtful, honest questions that help you grow. Liberation, rest, and sustainable change are central to my work.

Your first session is considered an intake or initial assessment. We’ll spend time getting a high-level understanding of what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re hoping for, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. I’ll ask thoughtful questions to better understand your goals, stressors, and overall wellness.

This session is also about fit. Therapy works best when it feels aligned for both of us, and we’ll use this time to determine whether working together feels supportive and intentional. By the end of the session, we’ll begin outlining a wellness plan and next steps, so you leave with clarity—not just feelings.