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Cortney (Bota) Smith, LMHC

Compassionate LMHC focused on practical progress
  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and solution-focused
  • Teletherapy experience

About Cortney (Bota) Smith

Cortney (Bota) Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 11 years of clinical experience working primarily with adults. She has substantial experience in community clinics providing traditional face-to-face therapy and has spent the past seven years offering teletherapy through the platform. Her academic preparation includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and 1,000 clinical hours completed as a mental health intern in a variety of clinical settings.

She works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Cortney's practice emphasizes meeting people where they are; she combines client-centered principles with solution-focused strategies and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients define goals and take practical steps toward change.

Her style is supportive and collaborative - she aims to guide and encourage clients while allowing them to reach their own insights and make decisions that fit their lives. Her listed office hours are Monday 9am-2pm and Wednesday 9am-3pm Eastern Time, with occasional evening appointments when possible. Cortney acknowledges the courage it takes to start therapy and expresses readiness to support those prepared to take that step.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Cortney (Bota) Smith have?

Cortney has 11 years of experience as a mental health professional.

Is Cortney (Bota) Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license is listed as NY LMHC 007249.

In which languages does Cortney (Bota) Smith provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Cortney (Bota) Smith located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Cortney (Bota) Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Cortney through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Cortney (Bota) Smith work with international clients?

No, Cortney does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Cortney (Bota) Smith cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and her availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the process. It helps people explore their feelings and values and is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and anger management.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goal setting to build momentum toward desired changes. It can be especially helpful for clients seeking clear, actionable strategies for specific problems such as stress, career decisions, or parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. A therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may blend approaches to create a plan that fits the client's situation. Licensed professionals tailor methods over time to ensure the best match for progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These options support continuity of care and make it possible to maintain momentum even when in-person visits are impractical.

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