Courtney Goossens, LPC - Therapist

Courtney is a Licensed Professional Counselor who recently graduated from Idaho State University with her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She began working with clients in both community and college settings in the Spring of 2020, and held internships at The College of Idaho and Boise State University prior to earning her degree. She was drawn to this field out of a desire to help others develop awareness and find strength, especially during times of struggle or adversity. 

She believes in the importance of a therapeutic relationship that is built on a foundation of empathy, mutual trust, and openness. Courtney’s approach to counseling is humanistic and person-centered, with a focus on highlighting the concept of choice. Courtney will challenge her clients to actively take responsibility and ownership over their thoughts, choices, and behaviors while simultaneously gaining insight and awareness they can apply across many areas of their lives.

Courtney knows that coming to (and committing to) counseling is scary and requires courage and vulnerability. She aims to provide her clients with a non-judgmental, affirming space to be themselves while offering support and validation of each person’s unique growth journey and experience.

• grief/loss
• identity
• life transitions
• self-worth/self-esteem
• sexuality/LGBTQIA+ 
• boundaries & relationships
• anxiety
• depression
• trauma/PTSD
• meaning making/life values
• existential issues

 Courtney has lived in the greater Boise area for the past 20 years and attended college at The College of Idaho in Caldwell. Outside of work, you can find Courtney planning her next international backpacking trip with her husband (ask her about Panini Toscani), hiking in the foothills, reading a book in her hammock, or spending time with her friends, family, and dogs, Link and Luna.