Courtney Bedford (She/Her/Hers)

LMHC, LPC, MAC

Hello and welcome to Zen Counseling & Consulting Services. I’m Courtney.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

Have you been to other supposed “LGBT friendly” therapists and felt like they could not relate? Are you stuck in a perpetual cycle of depression and anxiety? Are you using drugs and/or alcohol to cope with life’s many stressors? Or maybe you and your partner(s) keep having the same fight repeatedly and still not getting anywhere. Whatever the reason, I’m here to help. You may be asking, “is therapy right for me?” Absolutely! Therapy is a great self-care tool.

My Background and Approach

Together we can challenge negative thinking patterns in order to help you respond in a more effective manner and increase your life satisfaction. I also strive to provide an affirming therapeutic approach, which means I respect and regard all sexualities and genders positively and provide an affirming space for all my clients.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, stress management, multicultural issues, sexual/gender identity issues, I’m here to help. Seeking therapy for the first time can feel scary and overwhelming, but I can assure you that you’ve made a step in the right direction. Together let’s work on a plan to help you get the healing you deserve.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
Other Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • AvMed
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Judaism
  • Taoism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 22 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $120 - 150/session

Reach out to Courtney