Cortney (Bota) Smith - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

13 years experience

About Cortney (Bota) Smith

Hello, my name is Cortney. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have been working as a mental health therapist for over 13 years. Most of my experience has been working in community clinics, with adult clients providing traditional face to face therapy. For the past 8 years I’ve been providing teletherapy through BetterHelp. My experience includes working with clients with a wide range of mental health disorders (mild life stressors, change, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar, psychosis, trauma, anger management, co-occurring disorders). My education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and 1,000 clinical hours as a mental health intern in various placements.
My treatment approach is person centered; I want to meet you where you’re at. I want to know what your wants/needs are so I can help you achieve your goals using a solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy approach. My goal is to help support and guide you, ultimately while you’re the one coming to conclusions and making appropriate changes to help you make progress/achieve your goals.
It takes a lot a lot of courage and strength to take this first step and I’m proud of you! I look forward to working with you!

Please be advised that my current office hours are Monday 9:30am-3:30pm, Tuesday 9am-3pm, and every other Friday 9:30am-2:30pm EST. I try my best to accommodate evening appointments when necessary, but if you’re primarily looking for consistent appointments outside of these hours a counselor with more availability may be better suited for you.

Licenses

LMHC

007249

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Initially I was hesitant about therapy. I was not sold on it until my sessions with Cortney. Now, I could not be happier. I look forward to my weekly scheduled appointments and, during each, I learn more and more about myself. Cortney has helped to give me the tools I need to excel.”

“Cortney has been my therapist for years now and can’t imagine working with anyone else! Highly recommend her as she understands and meets my concerns without judgement and offers actionable steps to help me manage day to day challenges”

“excellent experience with Dr Cortney and highly recommend”

“Cortney and I have been working together for a few years now and I am completely satisfied with the experience. She has been so helpful to me as I’ve gone through many different life changes and has helped me learn to accept myself and deal my problems so that I can become the person I want to be. She is kind, caring, and insightful and I am grateful for our time together. I’m a better husband, a better professional, and a better person because of her.”

“Cortney always active listens, prompts for new thoughts, and offers her constructive advices when asked. Cortney has been my rock for a few years and if I am lucky keeping that as long as possible.”

“Best of many I have tried, that was 3 years ago. Thank you.”

“Thanks to you . I find a safe place to talk and share myself without thinking twice, without thinking my boundaries. <br /> Thanks for listening to me .”

“Cortney was awesome and within 4 weeks really helped me. Would recommend her to anyone.”

“Cortney is the best therapist I have ever had. She is intelligent, experienced, and kind. She cares about my well being and is skilled in helping me overcome my problems. She is incredibly accommodating of my crazy schedule and is a true partner in helping me be the best person I can be. I am so grateful that we met and I couldn't be happier.”

“I had been in a bad way for around 6-ish months with depression and other feelings over something I had done in my relationship only to work it out with Courtney and kinda realize that I gave it my all and after a point it's not all my fault. I fully recommend her after my time with her.”

“I am a divorcee woman in my 40’s going through a lot of life changes. during the years with with Cortney, I have gone through 2 family death, 2 major breakups and 2 moves. Life isn’t fair to everyone but having people support you giving your unbiased feedbacks. I like how I can always count on Courtney. I have more clarity about life about me and about relationships, and I grow under my counselor’s care. I am grateful for Courtney. Love.”

“Cortney is the best!”

“In the time I have been working with Cortney, she has been awesome. She is understanding and compassionate. She has helped me through a hard time in my life. And has guided me when I needed her. I would highly recommend her to anyone!”

“Courtney is very compassionate and understanding and I appreciate her being there for me I was connected with her at a time that was really needed in my life and I continue to look forward to working with her!”

“She is a nice, smart, and comforting woman.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.