In-Person in Raleigh, NC 27615
Online in
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Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself and the experiences that have shaped you. I help adults make sense of trauma, neurodivergence, burnout, identity, and life transitions by understanding their experiences within the context of their relationships, environments, and the systems they have navigated. Together, we'll build practical skills, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change in a compassionate, collaborative space.
Client Focus
Session Format: Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Black / African American clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Self Psychology Explores the development of self-esteem and identity. It emphasizes the importance of empathy in healing.
- Social Constructionist Therapy Looks at how social and cultural context shapes identity and problems. It helps clients create new narratives of meaning.
Approach Description: My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and neurodivergent-affirming. I integrate evidence-based therapies—including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, compassion-focused interventions, and relational approaches—to meet each client's unique needs. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, I help clients understand how their experiences, identities, relationships, and environments have shaped their lives while building practical skills for lasting change.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 200
- Out of Network
- I provide superbills upopn request to assist you in submitting for out-of-network reimbursement.
Education & Credentials
Kourtney Bennett Ph.D.
- Female
- License # 05931
- Licensed in MD
- PSYPACT Mobility # 22527
- Practicing Since 2017
Education: I earned my bachelor's and master's degrees from Johns Hopkins University before completing my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Fordham University. My clinical training includes internship at Johns Hopkins University and postdoctoral fellowship at George Washington University.
Kourtney Bennett Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Raleigh, NC 27615
- Available Online for residents of PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: I utilize a HIPAA compliant service called Doxy to deliver confidential and convenient psychotherapy online. You will receive the link to my virtual waiting room when we book an appointment.
Life can feel overwhelming when you've spent years trying to meet expectations that never seemed designed with you in mind. Whether you're navigating trauma, ADHD, autism, burnout, identity concerns, difficult relationships, career challenges, or major life transitions, therapy can provide a space to better understand yourself and move toward meaningful change.
I believe many struggles make sense within the context of a person's experiences rather than reflecting personal shortcomings. Together, we'll explore how your relationships, environment, culture, work, and other systems have shaped the ways you think, feel, and cope. While we can't always change the circumstances we've experienced, we can better understand them, recognize your strengths, and identify where you have choice and agency moving forward.
I work with adults experiencing complex and developmental trauma, medical trauma, relational trauma, racial trauma, religious trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism. I also enjoy helping professionals, graduate students, and individuals navigating career transitions, workplace challenges, perfectionism, and questions of identity and purpose.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, and evidence-based. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and relational approaches. Rather than applying the same treatment to everyone, I tailor therapy to your unique goals, strengths, and lived experiences.
My goal is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help you better understand yourself, develop greater self-compassion, strengthen emotional resilience, and build a life that feels authentic, sustainable, and aligned with your values.
Whether you're seeking therapy for the first time or returning after previous counseling, I strive to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported. Healing doesn't require becoming someone different. It often begins with understanding yourself more fully.