About Dr. Deb

Dr. Deb Courtney is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in New York who believes true healing happens when mind, body, and spirit are cared for together. She blends evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment with spiritual healing practices, drawing on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Somatic Experiencing, Ego State Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Reiki.

A sought-after voice in holistic mental health, Dr. Deb has been featured across a range of media outlets and speaks regularly on trauma, holistic treatment, self-care, and mindfulness.

Beyond the therapy room, her heartwork takes many forms. She created the EMDR Journey Game, a trauma treatment tool used by clinicians internationally. She developed an online learning platform of personal development courses, and she runs a day school for children in New York grounded in social and emotional growth. She also serves on the board of Humanity Unified and as a Forbes Health Advisor.

Dr. Deb is currently writing her first book. Stay tuned!

Education

• PhD in Clinical Social Work, Fordham University

• MSW, Fordham University

• MA in Psychology, CUNY John Jay

Licensure

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NY & CT)

Clinical Training

• EMDR Certified

• Trauma Specialist

Spiritual Healing

• Reiki Master

• Certified in Past Life Regression Hypnosis

Publications

• Multiple peer-reviewed journal articles

• Book chapter: "Understand Our Brains; Understand Our Children," in Narrating Practice with Children and Adolescents (Columbia University Press)

Teaching

• University professor for 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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