Support During Emotionally Difficult Moments
Periods of significant emotional distress can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and difficult to navigate alone.
During these times, having structured, professional support can make a meaningful difference in maintaining safety and identifying a path forward.
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Crisis support and safety planning sessions at Gambrell Counseling & Consulting are designed to provide a calm, supportive, and focused environment where individuals can begin to stabilize, process their experiences, and work toward immediate and practical next steps.
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Courtney Gambrell, LPC, brings extensive experience in crisis intervention across multiple clinical settings, including emergency departments, inpatient facilities, outpatient agencies, and crisis response services. This background allows sessions to be grounded in both clinical expertise and real-world application.
What Crisis Support & Safety Planning Involves
Crisis support sessions focus on helping individuals navigate moments of heightened emotional distress with clarity and structure. The goal is not only to provide immediate support, but also to develop a clear plan that promotes ongoing safety and stability. Sessions may include:
• Assessing current emotional and situational stressors
• Identifying potential risk factors and protective factors
• Developing a personalized safety plan
• Exploring practical coping strategies for managing distress
• Identifying supportive resources and next steps
• Discussing appropriate levels of care when needed
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Each session is tailored to the individual’s needs, with a focus on creating a plan that feels both realistic and supportive.
A Structured and Supportive Approach
Courtney’s approach to crisis support is both structured and compassionate. Sessions are designed to create a sense of stability while also guiding individuals through difficult thoughts, emotions, and situations in a clear and manageable way. Her work emphasizes:
• Prioritizing personal safety
• Supporting emotional stabilization
• Providing clear, practical guidance
• Encouraging thoughtful decision-making
• Helping individuals feel more grounded and in control
This approach helps reduce overwhelm while creating a sense of direction during challenging moments.
Clinical Experience That Informs Care
Courtney has over seven years of experience in crisis intervention, including work in emergency departments and crisis response settings. Her experience includes completing comprehensive suicide risk assessments, coordinating care with inpatient admissions teams, and collaborating with county delegates across multiple systems.
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This level of experience allows her to approach crisis support with both confidence and precision, ensuring that individuals receive care that is informed, thoughtful, and aligned with best practices.
When to Seek Crisis Support
Crisis support and safety planning may be helpful if you are experiencing:
• Intense emotional distress or overwhelm
• Difficulty managing thoughts or emotions
• Situations that feel urgent or destabilizing
• Uncertainty about next steps or available support
• A need for immediate structure and guidance
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These sessions are designed to meet you where you are, without judgment, and to provide support that is both practical and stabilizing.
Important Information
Crisis support sessions are not a replacement for emergency services. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please call 988. If you are experiencing a medical emergency please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
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Additional crisis resources are available on the Resources page and can provide immediate support when needed.
