dr. courtney h. williams, phd.
PRONOUNS: SHE/HER
Office Location: Atlanta
I believe therapy is a time for intentional support through the season you're in, where your voice leads and my expertise supports, with the goal of leaving you better resourced for the seasons that follow far beyond our time together
Hi, I'm Dr. Courtney!
Life's expected and unexpected challenges can sometimes move us into survival mode. We may become a version of ourselves we didn't plan for and lose touch with inner and outer resources that signal to us that we're well. In our work together, you'll receive thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care through your seasons of survival, self-exploration, steadiness, and all those that fall in between.
My Clinical Approach
I earned my PhD in Counseling Psychology, with specialized training in social justice and multicultural counseling from Auburn University. My approach to therapy is collaborative, culturally attuned, and client-centered. Your care is tailored to your identified needs, the identities you hold, and your evolution across our time together.
Drawing primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I believe we experience wellbeing through psychological flexibility: developing personally meaningful approaches that allow us to remain steady and present in life's pleasurable and painful moments.
I am most passionate about providing a transparent, non-judgmental, and safe space to deepen your understanding of self and meet your desired goals for psychological wellness.
Who I Work With
Adults (18+)
Individual Therapy
Couples
Groups
Specialized Services
Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) Support: Advocacy-focused, evidence-based mental health services during pregnancy and the years postpartum available for women of childbearing age, all-gender parents, and partners. PMH services for Black women & their families during and after pregnancy
Psychological Assessment (ages 6+):
Psychoeducational Evaluation
ADHD and Executive Functioning
Autism Spectrum Assessment
General Diagnostic Assessment
I practice at Midtown Psychotherapy Associates under the direct supervision of Dr. Amy Smith-Barnes, Psy.D., and Dr. Kia Silva, Psy.D.
http://drchwilliamspsychological.com/
Prenatal, Pregnancy, Postpartum Mental Health, Social Confidence/Assertiveness, High Achieving Individuals (College Students & Career Professionals), Neurodivergence & Executive Functioning, Interpersonal Relationship Concerns, Identity-Related Concerns, Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Chronic & Acute Illness