Courtney Gambrell

Courtney Gambrell accepts Capital Blue Cross, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Centivo, Prime Health, Highmark, and Independence Blue Cross. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Pennsylvania are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Courtney Gambrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Courtney is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Courtney’s Pennsylvania license number is PC016165, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Courtney Gambrell has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Courtney’s education and training include B.A. in Spanish/Psychology, English Minor----------------May 2014; M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling ----------------May 2016; Assessing Self-Injurious Behavior--------------------------May 2020; Motivational Interviewing ----------------------------------June 2022; Solutional Focused Brief Therapy Level 1-----------------July 2025; Prolonged Exposure ------------------------------------------July 2025. Over that time, Courtney has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Students, Immigrants, and Latine Community.

Courtney Gambrell works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Students, Immigrants, and Latine Community and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Self-Harm, Stress, Substance Use, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Courtney spends most of their clinical time. Courtney also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Courtney is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Courtney Gambrell draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Courtney’s style is authentic, direct, engaging, creative, and energetic. In Courtney’s words: “My therapeutic approach focuses on building meaningful relationships, balancing challenging topics with humor, problem-solving, and highlighting your strengths. I also offer faith-based services.”

Courtney Gambrell (she/her) offers therapy in English. Courtney identifies as Black/African American.

Courtney Gambrell offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 206 Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia. Courtney is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Courtney Gambrell is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Courtney will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Courtney’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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