Courtney Connery, LCAT
About Courtney Connery, LCAT, MPS
I'm a licensed therapist in private practice working with residents of NYC and New York State in-person and through telehealth. Since 2018 I have helped individuals overcome mental challenges through a compassionate and solution oriented approach. I enjoy working with adults and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life-transitions, relationship issues, ADHD, and low self esteem.
My Story
I received my masters degree in Art Therapy and Creativity Development from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. I have experience in private practice and hospital settings including Yale New Haven Hospital. Throughout my experience, I have developed an active and collaborative approach to therapy with my clients. Not only do I offer an empathetic ear - I work with clients to find solutions to real time problems they are facing through evidence based approaches like Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also pride myself in assisting my clients to find acceptance in things they cannot change, to find autonomy in challenges, and to create meaning in their lives.
What can I help you with?
Here are some areas I have helped my patients navigate:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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ADHD
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Stress
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Grief
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Life Transitions
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Relationship Issues
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Autism
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Social Anxiety
Everyone will face mental health challenges at some point in their lives. I consider it a part of my job to normalize this. Why? Because it is a natural part of the human experience and not something we should hide or deal with on our own.
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Some of these issues arise from circumstance such as stress or grief. Some stem from our past experiences or trauma. Some come from being neurodivergent in a world designed for neurotypicals. I'm here to help you access the roots of your struggles and develop ways to cope, ways to accept, and ways to learn from them.
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I tailor my approach according to each individual's needs. Need concrete change? Let's find the tools to do that. Need a safe space to process your feelings? I can offer you positive regard and empathetic understanding.
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Here are some methods I utilize:
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CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to address unhealthy, distorted, or negative thought patterns which disrupt our thinking and functioning.
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Art Therapy to express emotions in a nonverbal way, to practice mindfulness, and as a healthy outlet for our feelings.
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ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to learn acceptance of emotions, mindfulness, and identify values in order to enact positive change.
Services
15 Minute Phone Consultation
Contact me by e-mail or phone for a free consultation to see if I'm the right fit for your needs!
Psychotherapy
$150 per 45 min session
Address anxiety, depression, low self esteem, grief, stress through traditional talk therapy. In-person and virtual availability.
Art Therapy
$150 per 45 minute session
Psychotherapy with creative materials and directives to explore the mind through a non-verbal lens. In-person and virtual availability.