Courtney Brooke Sergent-Fox, LCSW

Courtney Brooke Sergent-Fox is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and career concerns. She welcomes straightforward conversations and practical steps. Her approach centers on clear goals and tools people can use between sessions.

Courtney uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and change patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on EMDR for people coping with distressing memories and mindfulness to build calm and grounding skills. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques shape short-term plans and clearer next steps.

With ten years of clinical experience, Courtney balances focused strategies with a warm, direct style. She encourages clients to name what matters and to try small, manageable changes. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented rather than long on jargon.

Courtney works with concerns such as grief, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and family stress. She also supports people dealing with body image, workplace problems, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose or midlife transition.

People in Kentucky and elsewhere who prefer flexible care can work with Courtney through multiple online formats. She offers a practical path forward for those ready to try evidence-based tools and steady support.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions typically involve identifying patterns, practicing new skills, and reviewing progress in follow-up meetings. EMDR helps people process distressing memories through guided bilateral stimulation and talk-based processing; adapted online, it can support trauma-related symptoms and reduce the intensity of upsetting memories.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to decide whether CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, or a mix makes the most sense for current goals. That decision is based on the person’s needs, preferences, and how they respond to initial work together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging support quick check-ins, homework review, or steady support between sessions, making it easier to keep momentum while juggling work, family, or other commitments.