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Cortney (Bota) Smith, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cortney is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cortney. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

excellent experience with Dr Cortney and highly recommend

Reviewed November 2023

Cortney and I have been working together for a few years now and I am completely satisfied with the experience. She has been so helpful to me as I’ve gone through many different life changes and has helped me learn to accept myself and deal my problems so that I can become the person I want to be. She is kind, caring, and insightful and I am grateful for our time together. I’m a better husband, a better professional, and a better person because of her.

Reviewed November 2022

More about Cortney

  • 11 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

Hello, my name is Cortney. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have been working as a mental health therapist for over 10 years. Most of my experience has been working in community clinics, with adult clients providing traditional face to face therapy. For the past 5 years I've been providing teletherapy (online therapy) through BetterHelp. My experience includes working with clients with a wide range of mental health disorders (mild life stressors, change, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar, psychosis, trauma, anger management, co-occurring disorders). My education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and 1,000 clinical hours as a mental health intern in various placements.

My treatment approach is person centered; I want to meet you where you're at. I want to know what your wants/needs are so I can help you achieve your goals using a solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy approach. My goal is to help support and guide you, ultimately while you're the one coming to conclusions and making appropriate changes to help you make progress/achieve your goals.

It takes a lot a lot of courage and strength to take this first step and I'm proud of you! I look forward to working with you!

Please be advised that my typical office hours are Monday - Thursday 8am-4pm EST, with my last live session be scheduled at 2pm. I try my best to accommodate evening appointments when necessary, but if you're primarily looking for consistent appointments outside of these hours a counselor with evening/weekend hours may be better suited for you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Anger management Bipolar disorder Depression Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Cortney (Bota) Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235574344.

  • LMHC · New York · 007249 · Expires November 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Cortney (Bota) Smith

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

30 reviews

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excellent experience with Dr Cortney and highly recommend

Reviewed November 2023

Cortney and I have been working together for a few years now and I am completely satisfied with the experience. She has been so helpful to me as I’ve gone through many different life changes and has helped me learn to accept myself and deal my problems so that I can become the person I want to be. She is kind, caring, and insightful and I am grateful for our time together. I’m a better husband, a better professional, and a better person because of her.

Reviewed November 2022

Cortney always active listens, prompts for new thoughts, and offers her constructive advices when asked. Cortney has been my rock for a few years and if I am lucky keeping that as long as possible.

Reviewed September 2022

Best of many I have tried, that was 3 years ago. Thank you.

Reviewed August 2021

Thanks to you . I find a safe place to talk and share myself without thinking twice, without thinking my boundaries. Thanks for listening to me .

Reviewed May 2021

Cortney was awesome and within 4 weeks really helped me. Would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed April 2021

Cortney is the best therapist I have ever had. She is intelligent, experienced, and kind. She cares about my well being and is skilled in helping me overcome my problems. She is incredibly accommodating of my crazy schedule and is a true partner in helping me be the best person I can be. I am so grateful that we met and I couldn't be happier.

Reviewed September 2020

I had been in a bad way for around 6-ish months with depression and other feelings over something I had done in my relationship only to work it out with Courtney and kinda realize that I gave it my all and after a point it's not all my fault. I fully recommend her after my time with her.

Reviewed August 2020

I am a divorcee woman in my 40’s going through a lot of life changes. during the years with with Cortney, I have gone through 2 family death, 2 major breakups and 2 moves. Life isn’t fair to everyone but having people support you giving your unbiased feedbacks. I like how I can always count on Courtney. I have more clarity about life about me and about relationships, and I grow under my counselor’s care. I am grateful for Courtney. Love.

Reviewed August 2020

Cortney is the best!

Reviewed July 2020

In the time I have been working with Cortney, she has been awesome. She is understanding and compassionate. She has helped me through a hard time in my life. And has guided me when I needed her. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed April 2020

Courtney is very compassionate and understanding and I appreciate her being there for me I was connected with her at a time that was really needed in my life and I continue to look forward to working with her!

Reviewed April 2020

She is a nice, smart, and comforting woman.

Reviewed April 2020

I feel that my counselor has been consistently supportive and understanding. I feel she care and therefore I can share and help me progress. Thank you.

Reviewed March 2020

Working with Cortney is one of the best things to ever happen to me. I'm so glad I signed up to use BetterHelp. It perfectly fits my lifestyle and has changed my life for the better. I consider myself incredibly lucky to have been paired with Cortney from the start. She is incredibly intelligent, knowledgeable, and caring. Her empathy knows no bounds and I am a better person because of the work we do.

Reviewed March 2020

Cortney has been working with me for a few months, and she’s wonderful. She really listens and helps me keep everything in perspective. I highly recommend her to anyone looking!

Reviewed November 2019

Courtney is very attentive and and caring to my concerns. She is always there for me and even if I become really busy, will still reach out. She’s really helped transform my thinking to a more positive outlook.

Reviewed September 2019

Cortney is absolutely amazing and has really helped me through a lot. She’s been my voice of reason at times and a shoulder to cry on. She knows more about me than anyone else and doesn’t judge. I couldn’t be happier having her as my therapist.

Reviewed August 2019

Cortney is amazing! I feel safe and cared for by her.

Reviewed August 2019

She is excellent, thoughtful, and well spoken. She has helped me through some of my darkest times and for that I will always be grateful.

Reviewed April 2019

Courtney is kind and clear. She has been helping me for months with some past abuse issues and the work we have done together so far has helped me to feel like I have a guide through some very dark parts of my past. I have made progress for the first time in decades. I can recommend Courtney highly.

Reviewed April 2019

Cortney is an excellent therapist! She gave me tools to work through some cognitive blockages. She was also great at creating a space during our sessions that was comfortable. She listened well, yet she knew exactly what to say or ask that helped me rethink my view of a situation. Since counseling with Cortney, I am less anxious and have less negative self-talk.

Reviewed March 2019

Courtney is amazing. She goes above and beyond to assist your needs. She answers questions that you may have and follows through with what she says she will do for you, IE; Send articles on a disorder. I highly recommend Courtney.

Reviewed February 2019

Cortney is a great counselor! In contrast to other experiences I've in the past, Cortney took the time to sift through a LOT of complicated background context and sent plenty of resources all on day 1 -- it was so empowering to feel like I could actually make progress immediately after the first session because we were able to triage what was most important and come up with a plan to get through the week. I feel like I've been able to grow a lot in the last month, and it has helped me navigate high-stress situations better than I would have in the past, especially with regards to self-care and validation. Getting brighter and lighter all the time -- thank you Cortney! See you next week!

Reviewed February 2019

Cortney, is a great listener who works with you to understand your issues. She has been extremely helpful in helping me move forward in life.

Reviewed February 2019

Cortney is wonderful, she’s really attentive and considerate and definitely made me feel comfortable. I came to Cortney because I was dealing with some severe work related stress and she gave me some really effective tools that helped me get through a tough time. I would recommend her to anybody who is looking for a counselor with compassion and attention to detail.

Reviewed January 2019

She is very nice and easy to talk and very sweet.

Reviewed November 2018

Courtney was kind considerate and supportive. She allowed me to discuss anything I wanted and listened and reacted in a non judgmental and supportive way. Thank you

Reviewed November 2018

From the beginning of our first session, Cortney has taken the stress of finding a compatible counselor away. My first time with online counseling and my experience has been amazing. The flexibility of scheduling has been great and the video chat allows me to be where I need to but still benefit from weekly sessions. Cortney is patient, attentive and knows when to interact and offer suggestions at the right times. Her experiences are broad and she's been a beam of light during challenging times and has turned those times into progressive ones. Highly recommended

Reviewed November 2018

She’s great. Supportive and nice.

Reviewed November 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cortney (Bota) Smith offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cortney (Bota) Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cortney (Bota) Smith speak?

Cortney (Bota) Smith speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cortney (Bota) Smith have?

Cortney (Bota) Smith has 11 years of experience.

Where is Cortney (Bota) Smith licensed to practice?

Cortney (Bota) Smith is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Cortney (Bota) Smith accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Cortney (Bota) Smith does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cortney (Bota) Smith offer?

Cortney (Bota) Smith offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cortney (Bota) Smith?

Cortney (Bota) Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cortney (Bota) Smith?

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