About
Dr. Deb Courtney is a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in New York. She integrates evidence-based, trauma-informed treatments with spiritual healing approaches to honor the connection between mind, body and spirit. Specifically, she utilizes eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), somatic experiencing (SE), ego state therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and reiki. She’s featured in various media forms promoting holistic mental health and wellness and is a speaker on the topics of trauma, holistic mental health treatment, self-care and mindfulness.
Dr. Deb’s other endeavors include creating the EMDR Journey Game, an internationally sold trauma treatment tool, an online learning platform of personal development courses, and running her socially- and emotionally-minded day school for children in upstate New York. She also volunteers her time as a board member at Humanity Unified and as a Forbes Health Advisor. Dr. Deb is excited to be writing her first book (Be on the lookout soon :)
Credentials
PhD in Clinical Social Work
Fordham University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed in NY and CT
Masters Degrees in Social Work and Psychology
Fordham University
CUNY John Jay
Publications
Multiple Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Latest Book Chapter: “Understand Our Brains; Understand Our Children” in Narrating Practice with Children and Adolescents (Columbia University Press)
EMDR Certification
Trauma Specialist
Spiritual Development Certificates
Past Life Regression Hypnosis
Reiki Master
Teaching Experience
University Professor for over 8 years
NYS Continuing Education Provider
Recent Talks
NYU Langone Medical Center; Fordham University; City University of New York; U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs; Met Council
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