Hello, my name is Cortney. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have been working as a mental health therapist for over 13 years. Most of my experience has been working in community clinics, with adult clients providing traditional face to face therapy. For the past 8 years I've been providing teletherapy 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 current office hours are Monday 9:30am-3:30pm, Tuesday 9am-3pm, and every other Friday 9:30am-2:30pm EST. 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 more availability may be better suited for you.
Professional experience
15 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cortney (Bota) Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Cortney is an excellent listener and her expertise in helping me through a difficult time has been immeasurable.
Written on Jul 15, 2026 after therapy with Cortney for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Cortney has been an excellent therapist and a very grounding presence in my life. What stands out most is how intuitive she is. She has a real ability to understand not only what you are saying, but what is underneath it, in a way that feels thoughtful, calm, and genuine.
She brings a steady, supportive energy to every session and creates an environment where you feel understood and more centered walking out than when you walked in. Her insight and ability to connect the dots in a practical and compassionate way have made a real impact on me.
I’m very grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who is deeply perceptive and genuinely caring.
Written on May 27, 2026 after therapy with Cortney for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Intelligent and caring. I really appreciate the help.
Written on Mar 21, 2026 after therapy with Cortney for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Initially I was hesitant about therapy. I was not sold on it until my sessions with Cortney. Now, I could not be happier. I look forward to my weekly scheduled appointments and, during each, I learn more and more about myself. Cortney has helped to give me the tools I need to excel.
Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Cortney for 11 months
Cortney has been my therapist for years now and can’t imagine working with anyone else! Highly recommend her as she understands and meets my concerns without judgement and offers actionable steps to help me manage day to day challenges
Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with Cortney for 6 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
excellent experience with Dr Cortney and highly recommend
Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with Cortney for 5 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and sleeping disorders
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.
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Cortney for 3 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
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 .
Written on May 26, 2021 after therapy with Cortney for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Cortney was awesome and within 4 weeks really helped me. Would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with Cortney for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Aug 26, 2020 after therapy with Cortney for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Cortney is the best!
Written on Jul 23, 2020 after therapy with Cortney for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
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!
Written on Apr 21, 2020 after therapy with Cortney for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
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!
Written on Apr 16, 2020 after therapy with Cortney for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
She is a nice, smart, and comforting woman.
Written on Apr 07, 2020 after therapy with Cortney for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
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!
Written on Nov 01, 2019 after therapy with Cortney for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
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.
Written on Aug 26, 2019 after therapy with Cortney for 9 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
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.
Written on Apr 24, 2019 after therapy with Cortney for 3 months
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.
Written on Apr 23, 2019 after therapy with Cortney for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
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.
Written on Mar 25, 2019 after therapy with Cortney for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Feb 22, 2019 after therapy with Cortney for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
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.
Written on Feb 12, 2019 after therapy with Cortney for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
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.
Written on Jan 04, 2019 after therapy with Cortney for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
She is very nice and easy to talk and very sweet.
Written on Nov 15, 2018 after therapy with Cortney for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders
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
Written on Nov 02, 2018 after therapy with Cortney for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
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
Written on Oct 09, 2018 after therapy with Cortney for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
She’s great. Supportive and nice.
Written on Oct 04, 2018 after therapy with Cortney for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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