Dr. Courtney Chism

Dr. Courtney Chism is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. She practices in Alabama and offers a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through hard moments at a pace that feels right for them.

Her work focuses on what helps in day-to-day life. Sessions often center on coping skills for worry and low mood, ways to set boundaries, and strategies for repairing or navigating close relationships. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and the emotional fallout from separation or infidelity.

Dr. Chism draws from several practical therapy styles. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and acceptance strategies help people notice feelings without getting overwhelmed. Client-centered listening frames the work so the client's goals lead the way.

She also brings techniques from dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. This can be useful for strong impulses or volatile emotions. Her approach emphasizes small, useful changes rather than all-or-nothing fixes.

People who reach out can expect a straightforward conversation about goals in early sessions. Dr. Chism works collaboratively to choose strategies that match each person's situation. Her aim is to help people build practical tools they can use between sessions to feel more steady and in charge of daily life.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then act on values that matter. It can be helpful for ongoing anxiety, low mood, and situations where someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry and depression. It often includes homework and simple skill practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your concerns and goals, then recommend methods that fit your needs. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve during therapy.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life, allowing shorter check-ins, avoiding travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques for remote sessions so skills practice and goal-setting continue between meetings.