Courtney Havelind is an intern finalizing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University. From a young age, she wanted to be a counselor. She has always had a passion for helping people and personal life experiences have led to her pursuit of a career in counseling. She is working under the direct supervision of Claudia (Chloe) Cooper, LISAC, LPC, who is an approved Clinical Supervisor through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Courtney's schedule, beginning the second week in May, is working out of Arrowhead Office on Mondays and Tuesdays (3pm to 8pm), Wednesdays (1pm to 7pm), and Out of the N. Scottsdale Office on Wednesdays (9am to 2pm). She looks forward to welcoming new clients.
She can reached at 480-559-9147 or by email at courtney@christiancounselingservicesaz.com
Courtney believes past trauma contributes to present suffering. She also believes an individual’s mindset, thought process, and relational experiences impact his or her life. Courtney has completed specialized courses that focus on marriage and family therapy. Also, she is training in trauma-focused therapy approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She plans to work with individuals from adolescent years to adulthood.
Courtney became a Christian in childhood and her relationship with God grew during challenging times in her early adult years. A combination of the Lord, support of family and friends, and church helped her through those struggles and Courtney personally experienced the truth that "all things are possible with God." As a result, she lives by one of her favorite scriptures: Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). With that backdrop, Courtney decided to become a Christian counselor so she can help others who face personal struggles by combining faith and professional counseling approaches.
Courtney has lived in Arizona for nearly four years. She loves spending time with her husband, two children, and their dog. She likes to travel, explore new places, and try new things. She loves to hike and cook new recipes.