Cortney Needham is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at Anchor Point Counseling in Walla Walla, Washington. She earned her Master of Social Work degree in 2022 and brings over 20 years of experience providing compassionate care and emotional support as a trained hospital and hospice chaplain.

Cortney specializes in grief and loss, aging-related concerns, childhood behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, and professional burnout. She has a particular passion for supporting healthcare professionals experiencing compassion fatigue, occupational stress, and trauma. Her extensive background in hospital and hospice settings provides her with a unique understanding of the emotional challenges associated with caregiving, illness, loss, and major life transitions.

Cortney enjoys working with children, adolescents, and older adults, helping clients develop healthy coping strategies, process difficult emotions, and build skills to navigate life's challenges. She is especially passionate about helping children who struggle with behavioral concerns and emotional regulation.

In addition to traditional counseling, Cortney offers Equine-Assisted Therapy in partnership with Blue Mountain Therapeutic Riding. This approach provides clients with opportunities for emotional growth, self-awareness, and healing through therapeutic interactions with horses.

Her therapeutic approach is compassionate, strengths-based, and centered on the whole person. She incorporates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Cortney strives to create a calm, welcoming, and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves and working toward meaningful change.

Drawing from her extensive pastoral care experience, Cortney also welcomes clients who wish to explore concerns related to faith, spirituality, and personal beliefs as part of their therapeutic journey.

Cortney believes that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered. Whether navigating grief, managing stress, overcoming emotional challenges, or seeking personal growth, she is committed to helping clients find hope, resilience, and a greater sense of well-being.