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With over 15 years of nursing experience, my passion for psychiatry began early in my nursing career as I witnessed patients transform their lives through healing, self-discovery, and resilience. It is profoundly humbling meeting someone at their lowest point and having the privilege of walking alongside them as they do the work to become their best selves.

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I work with adults ages 18 to 60 from all walks of life, with a special focus on individuals who are often overlooked, misunderstood, or silently struggling. Many of the people I work with appear “put together” on the outside—successful, dependable, and strong—while internally feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or barely holding it together.

I was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, to immigrant parents from Haiti, and my cultural background plays an important role in who I am as a provider. Being deeply connected to both Haitian and American cultures has given me a broad perspective and a deep appreciation for cultural identity, family systems, and the shared human experience. At the core, struggle looks very similar across cultures—and everyone deserves care that is respectful, culturally responsive, and compassionate.

With 15 years as a LICSW and over 20 years in the mental health field, I’ve learned that the first step toward moving forward is connection—creating a space where honest and challenging conversations can happen.

I’m a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who earned my doctorate from Elms College. I have over 10 years of experience in mental health care and nearly 19 years in the nursing field. Throughout my career, I have worked in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. I have experience supporting an treating a wide range of individuals, from young adults to older adults and geriatric patients.

Courtney Hills takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to help navigate barriers that keep you from achieving your goals. Courtney has over a decade of experience in the human services field with an extensive background of various populations served, especially those going through life transitions and those who favor a mind, body, and soul approach to healing.

Healing is a journey not an event, and it is not a linear process! In the last two decades I have committed myself to a journey of transformation.

Starting on the "other side of the couch" my desire to become a clinician came from having an amazing therapist impact my life. I am a first generation born Latina Cis - Femme womyn and I am a part of a beautiful blended cultural and racial family. Social justice is at the heart of my life and values, and I have worked with many in academia, non-profit sector and activism through art and artists, as well as folks navigating the public eye in high celebrity roles, or entertainment arena.

The first of my family to attend college and graduate school I know what it is like to juggle the intersections of identity, ethnicity and class while navigating the impact of addiction and trauma within one's family lineage and learning to thrive after "surviving" those hardships in life.

Trained in trauma informed care, DBT, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Motivational Interviewing and harm reduction therapies.

My specialties include: self esteem building, ADHD strategies, childhood trauma, treating alcoholism/addiction, codependency and processing addictions (social media/food/etc), couples work, sexual identity exploration, career transitions, caregivers/first responders, betrayal/loss, chronic PTSD, postpartum depression and emerging youth and adults at all ages-from a developmental perspective. I am very open and welcome to including a mind-body-spirit approach and other tools of spirituality if and when this is helpful and empowering for my client/s.

Seeking help can feel overwhelming, and finding the right provider matters. I provide a warm, welcoming space where clients can feel heard, respected, and supported. I worked in community health for several years as a bilingual nurse practitioner and place great value in providing culturally competent care.

I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing therapy for teens and adults navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, identity concerns, and life transitions. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like they’re just going through the motions while trying to keep everything together. I aim to create a space that feels supportive, grounded, and easy to open up in. My style is warm, real, and practical, and I focus on helping you feel more steady, understood, and clear about what comes next.

Compassion Counseling provides a nurturing haven for counseling, empowering individuals, couples and families to embark on transformative journeys towards well-being. As a therapist at Compassion counseling, I believe in our mission to walk with people along their process of healing with compassion, encouragement and accountability.I specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma informed treatment with a strength based lens. My compassionate care approach in supporting individuals in their healing, is informed by the many years of influencing maternal child health on a systematic level.