Cortney (Bota) Smith, LMHC

Cortney (Bota) Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York, bringing 11 years of experience to her work with adults. She built much of her background in community clinic settings offering traditional face-to-face therapy, and she has provided teletherapy for the past 7 years through the platform. Her formal training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and 1,000 clinical hours completed during internships in a variety of placements.

Cortney has worked with a wide range of mental health concerns, from everyday life stressors and relationship challenges to mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar conditions, as well as trauma, psychosis, anger management, and co-occurring disorders. She approaches care in a person-centered manner, aiming to meet clients where they are and tailor support to each individual’s needs. Cortney integrates solution-focused strategies and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients set goals and develop practical tools for progress.

Her role is to support and guide while clients move toward their own insights and changes, emphasizing collaborative problem solving and skill-building. Cortney acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and seeks to create a respectful, goal-oriented process. Current office hours are Monday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and Wednesday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Eastern Time, with occasional evening accommodations when possible; individuals seeking consistent evening or weekend availability may find a different clinician better suited to their scheduling needs.