Courtney Kempker , LPC

Courtney Kempker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who focuses on supporting youth, families, and adults navigating life transitions. She holds a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Central Methodist University, and she brings a foundation in counseling theory and practice to her work.

Courtney has provided tele-mental health services for more than three years, including virtual Brainspotting, and has developed over four years of experience working with clients who have experienced developmental trauma. She has completed trainings in Brainspotting Phase I and II, Polyvagal Theory, attachment-focused approaches, and Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, reflecting a strong interest in trauma integration and somatic-informed methods.

In practice she works with a range of concerns such as relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, anger and stress, and the needs of LGBT clients. She also addresses specialized areas like adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and difficulties related to life transitions such as leaving college, starting a new job, moving, or becoming a parent. Courtney strives to provide culturally competent care and continues to expand her skills through ongoing training and learning.

Online Approaches for Attachment and Trauma Integration

Courtney commonly integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and interpersonal behaviors, helping clients improve connection and trust. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of developmental and other traumas through structured, trauma-informed interventions that support processing and recovery. When appropriate, Client-Centered Therapy informs her work by prioritizing the client’s perspective, offering empathy, and fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Courtney works with clients to consider their history, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods over time to find the best fit. She combines evidence-informed techniques and ongoing assessment to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic limitations. These modalities allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for beginning and sustaining therapeutic work.