A Professional Counseling Practice Focused on
Growth, Clarity, and Support
Gambrell Counseling & Consulting was established to provide a professional and supportive space for individuals seeking greater self-awareness, emotional clarity, and meaningful personal growth.
The practice is grounded in evidence-based counseling, psychoeducation, and a commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with intention and confidence.
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In addition to therapy services, Gambrell Counseling & Consulting also serves as a resource for mental health professionals seeking consultation and continuing education in areas such as crisis intervention, crisis support and safety planning, suicide risk assessment, and clinical decision-making.
Meet Courtney C. Gambrell, LPC, NCC, Certified Crisis Specialist
Courtney C. Gambrell is a licensed professional counselor, board certified counselor, and certified crisis specialist who earned a Master of Science in Counseling from Villanova University (2016), subsequent to earning a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Psychology, accompanied by an English minor, from Immaculata University (2014).
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She has garnered over three years of experience as an outpatient therapist providing services to youth, teens, and families, along with over five years of cumulative outpatient counseling experience. Courtney is passionate about providing psychoeducation and identifying feasible strategies to support clients in improving self-awareness, increasing social awareness, attaining personal goals, and overcoming critical challenges.
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Courtney specializes in crisis intervention, with over seven years of experience across outpatient agencies, emergency departments, inpatient facilities, and call centers. She is highly skilled in completing comprehensive suicide risk assessments across demographics and is knowledgeable in implementing the highest recommended, evidence-based suicide assessment tools available for professional use.​
​​​​​​Her work also includes supporting individuals through crisis support and safety planning, helping clients navigate emotionally difficult situations with structure, stability, and appropriate next steps.
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Courtney is also an experienced facilitator who has provided trainings for mental health professionals seeking continuing education credits to maintain their professional credentials.​
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."
-Alice Walker
A Thoughtful, Evidence-Based Approach to
Therapy and Counseling
Counseling is approached with thoughtfulness, structure, and respect for each individual’s experiences. Services are grounded in evidence-based practices and incorporate psychoeducation to help clients better understand their emotions, behaviors, and patterns.
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The counseling process is collaborative and focused on helping individuals develop practical strategies, improve emotional awareness, and work toward goals that are both meaningful and sustainable. This includes providing support during challenging moments through crisis-informed care, safety planning, and thoughtful guidance.
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Clients are encouraged to explore their experiences openly while building the skills needed to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
A Counseling Approach That Honors
Identity, Culture, and Personal Values
Courtney recognizes the importance of identity, culture, and personal values in shaping each individual’s experience.
As a Black therapist, she is committed to providing care that is thoughtful, respectful, and culturally aware.
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She also acknowledges the role that faith and personal beliefs may play in an individual’s life. For those seeking a Christian-informed perspective, counseling can incorporate discussions that honor faith as part of the healing and personal growth process.
Beyond the Work
Outside of her professional work, Courtney enjoys solo travel, celebrating her cultural heritage, and striving toward self-improvement as it pertains to morals, statutes, and expectations delineated by her Christian faith. She is best described as energetic and enthusiastic about helping others.
