Therapists in Cortland County, NY

If you are a couple or individual that is struggling or needs support with attachment insecurities, nervous system responses, trauma, anxiety, intimacy issues, sexual concerns, PTSD, and or relationship dissatisfaction; I am here to support you and give you tools to heal. I am an open, warm, empathic therapist that is progress oriented. I am sex positive and kink affirmative. I enjoy helping couples and individuals find their way to more happiness, connection, and security. I use scientifically proven and evidence based therapy models to support growth, change, and increased confidence.

What are you looking for? What is happening that causes you to search for a therapist? Are you struggling to find happiness? What would things look like if things were just the way you want then? How would it feel if this changed? Close your eyes. Take a breath. Picture this change happening. Feel your body right now. Listen. What is your body saying right now? If it says something that you want to listen to. Call me. We can talk just for 10-15 minutes. You can find even 10 minutes to see if Yoga Therapy might be right for you. What do you have to lose? It's a big decision to start a new journey.

Hello, and thank you for taking time to learn about my practice. My name is Courtney and I have been practicing psychotherapy and Creative Arts Therapy for almost 20 years. I view the therapy relationship as a collaboration, with my primary role as a guide in creating a safe container for healing, achieving balance & empowerment and developing insight & conscious awareness for a more positive and fulfilling life. My style is that of curiosity, non-judgement and compassion for your experience, while together we cocreate a therapeutic path forward to heal old wounds and evolve into new healthy behaviors and coping abilities.

I help clients who have a long history of trauma, grief, and loss, experience more frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in their symptoms using Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and an attachment-based, somatic approach to psychotherapy. I use trauma informed care to support you and will work with you to process emotions and address feelings of shame, anger and sadness so that you can better know and accept yourself. I will help you get in touch with your authentic self.

If you struggle with inner conflict or feel disconnected, inadequate or lost, there may be deeper roots to address. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, feeling pressure to conform to outer expectations and neglect your own truth, all could stem from past trauma. Complex trauma, familial or systemic, can lead to internalized guilt, shame or self-abandonment. You may feel confused, resentful, tense, hopeless or shut down. Yet, you are not doomed to stay stuck in this difficult loop. Healing is possible and can illuminate a path to more self-acceptance, authenticity, and better relationships with others and especially yourself.

My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative and experiential. I strive to create a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship through which you can share, express freely, and activate your deepest potential for transformation. I am devoted to the well-being of my clients and provide the best possible therapy to help facilitate insight and growth. Areas of expertise include trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, family dynamic/attachment and relationship. I also offer services for clients working toward specific personal goals in the areas of, student/school, career/improved work-life, purpose and personal potential.

If you are overwhelmed, confused, hurt and/or just need support we are here for you. For over 20 years, we have helped couples, families & individuals achieve health & healing & it would be an honor to help you. Most clients are stuck in unhealthy patterns that create & maintain distance & emotional pain. Often communication is about defending instead of understanding. We work to create safety so clients can have the connection they desire. We help our clients heal the pain & resentment, while creating healthy patterns that allows each person to be their authentic self. We are open to all people who are seeking growth & stability.

Are you at a loss to understand yourself or others? Maybe you don't understand why you are depressed, anxious, prone to swings of mood, or having difficulty experiencing satisfying relationships. Do you want to suffer less, cope better, like yourself and life more? I listen, care, and help you understand how your experiences, and your thoughts related to those experiences, relate to your suffering (depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood swings, relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, anger, shame). We collaborate to ID what you want to change in your life and how to achieve that, while accepting what can't be changed or controlled.

Are you experiencing higher levels of anxiety or stress? Do you feel frustrated and stuck? Do you want change but don't know what kind of change or how to get there? Are you going through a life transition? Do you question whether your life can have more meaning? Or maybe you find yourself repeating the same pattern over and over and don’t know how to change it?

Bonnie J. White LMHC has 37 yrs experience/training providing assessment and evaluation of issues related to traumatic loss which includes the death of a loved one including suicide or accidental death, workplace bullying/employment loss, life threatening illness, impending loss of life issues, pet loss, anxiety issues and phobias. Experience in psychological therapies including client centered, brief solution focused, cognitive, somatic stress relief, and energy therapies including Emotional Freedom Techniques. Please note COMPLEX PTSD IS NOT included in my specialities, training or experience.

Please note: I currently have a waitlist for new clients - please email. Welcome! I recognize asking for help is no simple task and respect your curiosity in exploring this step. I view therapy as an invitation to delve deeper into your current concerns, personal history, conditioning and defenses in order to reconnect with your true self and experience growth and wellness in your life. Therapy is a unique experience for every person, with the potential to be transformational.

Welcome, I am currently accepting clients! I'm here to support young adults, teens and queer/LGBTQIA+ individuals in forming deeper connections to themselves and navigating life's challenges. Here, you'll find an affirming environment tailored to your needs, where we'll explore themes such as self-acceptance, identity, relationships, future goals, and personal growth. We will navigate through life challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and mind/body issues, all while nurturing resilience and fostering healthy boundaries and self trust. I'm here to accompany you on your journey towards personal growth and overall well-being.

Complex trauma can have a lasting impact on our daily lives. It effects our mood, health, relationships, functioning, thinking, behavior and decision making. Trauma can rob us of joy, connection and convince us that we are undeserving or unworthy of love, care and compassion. In our work together, we will unlock your innate ability to heal, grow and transcend beyond the experiences that have burdened you. You deserve to feel safe, heard, seen and supported. Therapy is an opportunity to come home to yourself, recover and reclaim your life. It would be an honor to walk along side you on that journey.

I believe therapy is always a collaboration between myself and the client. We are a team! It is my goal to provide a safe space for you to feel seen, heard, not judged. Change can be difficult to process alone, and I am here to support and encourage you along this journey of self-growth and exploration.

There are times in most people’s lives when we get stuck in patterns of behavior or feelings that weigh us down and hold us back. During those times, the compassionate support and guidance from a therapist may be what we need to get to the root of what hinders us, work though it, and grow past it.

Choosing a therapist is a bit like shopping: you want a fit. With over 40 years of experience, I can offer you that comfort level to help resolve your issues. I have authored 9 books, am a licensed art therapist, certified yoga therapist, yoga teacher, EMDR trained clinician, and Ericksonian trained hypnotherapist. As an expressive art/ yoga therapist, I offer both somatic-oriented work and expressive outlets. While we will certainly talk about your issues, we clearly have other means of communication available for articulating and directing your wellness.

I recognize the need for innovative and unconventional treatment options. I offer unique services tailored to every individual’s specific needs. I have a backyard office at my place, Bender's Barn Animal Sanctuary & Therapeutic Farm, 501c3. Whether or not you seek to engage in animal integrated services, most people benefit from this relaxing and welcoming environment. I utilize EMDR, IFS, Animal Integrated, TF/CBT, Strength Based, Attachment Theory, Somatic, & Meditative based therapies. I believe in the importance of normalizing therapy & fostering a genuine human connection. Feeling comfortable, related-to, and empowered.