C o u r t n e y C h a s t u n
Courtney is the owner of Clarity Counseling LLC, where she is dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Prescott College, AZ.
Courtney has certifications in trauma-informed modalities, and her therapeutic approach is informed by Psychodynamic therapy, Nature-Based and Somatic Counseling, Mindfulness-Based modalities (MBSR, MBPM), creative-expression and experiential therapies, and other evidence-based modalities. Courtney provides compassionate and personalized care tailored to each client’s unique needs.
When she’s not in the office, Courtney cherishes quality time with her family, reading, painting, traveling, and connecting with nature. An adventurer at heart, you might find Courtney hiking, camping, gardening, or swimming in a lake. You may also spot Courtney visiting local art museums, libraries, bookshops, leading an art class, or painting and sculpting.
At Clarity Counseling LLC, Courtney is committed to fostering a safe, nurturing environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight into their healing journey, and discover their path to clarity.
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Information on therapeutic modalities and theories used by Courtney Chastun, LAC:
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Psychodynamic therapy is a form of talk therapy that focuses on understanding the underlying, often unconscious, emotional and psychological patterns that influence behavior and relationships. Rooted in psychoanalytic theory, it helps individuals explore how past experiences, particularly from childhood, impact their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By bringing these unconscious processes to the surface, clients can gain deeper self-awareness, work through unresolved conflicts, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. This approach aims to foster long-term personal growth and emotional healing.
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Somatic counseling is a holistic therapeutic approach that focuses on the connection between the mind and body. It emphasizes how emotions, trauma, and stress can manifest physically in the body and how physical sensations can be used to process and heal emotional experiences. Through techniques such as breathwork, mindfulness, movement, and body awareness, somatic therapy helps individuals release stored tension and trauma, promoting deeper emotional healing. By paying attention to both mental and physical states, somatic counseling offers a comprehensive path toward self-awareness, balance, and well-being.
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Integrative or holistic counseling is a comprehensive approach to therapy that addresses the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—rather than focusing solely on specific symptoms. It blends traditional therapeutic techniques with complementary methods such as mindfulness, somatic practices, and nature-based interventions. By drawing on multiple modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), holistic counseling helps individuals find balance, heal from trauma, and develop resilience through personalized care that honors their unique experiences and needs.
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Existential therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on helping individuals explore the fundamental questions of life, such as meaning, freedom, responsibility, and isolation. It encourages clients to confront their own existence, choices, and values, empowering them to live more authentically. Through this process, individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their purpose, while addressing feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and inner conflict. This therapy emphasizes personal responsibility and the importance of creating meaning in one’s life, even in the face of challenges.
