Kourtney Buchanan , LPC

Kourtney Buchanan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with seven years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, and life transitions. She blends empathy and practical skill-building to help individuals identify where they are, clarify where they want to go, and create concrete steps to reach those goals. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that indicates formal graduate training and state licensure to provide counseling services.

Her work emphasizes a person-centered stance that honors each individual’s strengths and lived experience. With patience and acceptance, she helps clients recognize patterns, learn about symptoms, and develop coping strategies and new skills. Kourtney draws from several therapeutic approaches including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She has particular experience addressing anxiety, ADHD, communication and conflict resolution, depression, self-esteem concerns, life adjustments, and psychosis, along with parenting, family dynamics, trauma, and substance use issues. Educated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Albany State University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University, she focuses on collaborative work that produces tangible objectives and measurable progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kourtney Buchanan

Kourtney Buchanan uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy alongside mindfulness techniques to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their goals and strengths; it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life adjustments. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises - it often supports work on anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress management skills that can reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Kourtney collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what is most useful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by letting clients meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while keeping the focus on meaningful therapeutic work.