Courtney Tyson

Courtney Tyson accepts United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Oscar FL, Prime Health, Centivo, Florida Blue/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. 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 Florida are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Courtney Tyson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Courtney is licensed to practice in Florida, so clients located in Florida can book sessions. Courtney’s Florida license number is MH25416, 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 Tyson has been practicing therapy for 1 year. Courtney’s education and training include MA - Counselor Education, University of Central Florida. Over that time, Courtney has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+.

Courtney Tyson works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, and Family Conflict, among other areas. These are the areas where Courtney spends most of their clinical time. 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 Tyson draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Courtney’s style is affirming, authentic, calming, and exploratory. In Courtney’s words: “My purpose and passion are empowering you with the tools to face life on your own terms.”

Courtney Tyson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Courtney identifies as Black/African American. Courtney provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Courtney Tyson offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Courtney is licensed in Florida, and you need to be located in that state 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 Tyson 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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