Courtney Kempker

Courtney Kempker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who focuses on helping people manage the effects of trauma and big life changes. She works with adults who are coping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, and relationship or family concerns. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to handle day-to-day life.

Courtney earned a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Central Methodist University. She has four years of experience working with clients who have experienced developmental trauma, and she has provided tele-mental health services for over three years. That background shapes how she approaches conversations about trauma and attachment.

In sessions she draws on client-centered principles, giving people space to talk and be heard while guiding practical steps forward. She also uses trauma-focused methods and attachment-based ideas to address how past hurts influence current relationships and feelings. Courtney blends listening with concrete tools so people can try things between sessions.

She is especially interested in supporting people through life transitions like leaving college, starting a job, moving, and becoming a parent. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, and struggles with self-esteem and purpose.

Courtney aims to offer culturally aware care and continues to expand her skills in trauma integration and related approaches. People who want a direct, collaborative therapist to help them navigate trauma and change may find her approach helpful.

How these approaches look in online sessions

Courtney uses Trauma-Focused Therapy in ways that help people work through the effects of past harm on everyday feelings and relationships. This approach focuses on understanding how traumatic experiences shape thoughts, emotions, and behavior, then practicing ways to reduce distress and improve functioning.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at patterns in close relationships. It helps people identify how early connections influence current trust, communication, and closeness, and then practice new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected.

Client-Centered Therapy provides a direct and listening-focused place to be heard. Sessions center the person’s goals and pace, so the therapist follows the client’s lead while suggesting practical steps when useful.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, and can adjust the focus as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping continuity during transitions. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps people maintain regular sessions around jobs, parenting, or school. Confirm the current session formats before booking to make sure they meet your needs.