Courtney Perkins

Are you exploring life for the first time as a young adult, wondering “who am I?” Are you feeling stuck or frustrated with trying to make meaning of your past? If so, you’re in the right place. As a therapist, Courtney believes in creating a non-judgmental, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and valued. Her holistic approach tailor’s treatment plans to each client’s unique needs, guiding them towards healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of wholeness. Courtney recognizes the influence of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and culture on our life journeys, and she validates the unique experience of clients from diverse backgrounds and identities.

Courtney embraces an integrative approach to treatment, drawing on Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Internal Family System Theory (IFS), and Person-Centered approaches. She is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their inner child, heal from past hurts, and discover their identity while experiencing difficult life transitions. Courtney helps guide clients in understanding and addressing the impact of traumatic experiences on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; fostering compassion and self-acceptance; and empowering them with coping skills and strategies.

Courtney graduated with her Master’s degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University, and received a specialization in Trauma Across the Lifespan. Courtney also holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology. Courtney has experience working with adolescents and young adults who are experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship conflict, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, and identity development. She is especially passionate about working with individuals ages 18-35 who are discovering who they are, and those interested in unpacking the impact of past hurt on their relationship with themselves and others.