Meet Our Board

Guiding Principle: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." --- Maya Angelou

Courtney is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey, serving as the owner and lead therapist at A Resting Place Counseling, LLC. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University, Courtney is the first in her family to achieve both college and postgraduate education.

For the past 12 years, Courtney has committed herself to empowering individuals and families through her professional and volunteer work. She specializes in addressing issues such as anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss, and readily integrates clients' faith into therapy sessions upon request.

Beyond her clinical practice, Courtney actively engages with her community. She holds roles in the National Council of Negro Women Rahway Section, contributing to the Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship committee and serving as Chairperson for the Health and Wellness Committee. Additionally, she plays an integral part in her local church, Agape Family Worship Center in Rahway, NJ, where she serves across various ministries, organizing events for teens and women and coordinating community outreach initiatives.

In her spare time, Courtney is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and accessibility within her community. She volunteers to connect individuals with therapists and resources, participating in mental health events hosted by churches and schools. Courtney's overarching mission is to empower individuals and families not only to survive but to thrive, advocating for mental health ownership and wellness for all.