ABOUT
Meet Courtney:
I’ve always been inspired by connections that transcend the self. At 4 years old, I discovered my first love: horses. Down the line, that love and admiration led to competing and eventually teaching therapeutic riding to individuals with special needs. The grounding elements of connecting with an animal beautifully contributed to the positive cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being of all my students.
Those lessons riding and teaching showed me that a relationship with a horse is intimate and all-encompassing. They act as teachers and friends.
As all paths are non-linear, I dove into the world of the creative arts as an actor and model. During the beginning of my creative career, I was hit with a series of health issues. The stillness I found in healing led to the realization that I didn't want a career dependent on how I looked. I transitioned to leading corporate training in the automotive industry where I combined my affinity for teaching with a love of connection and empowerment. After landing my dream job with a luxury automotive brand, I discovered Kundalini Yoga, a practice that focuses on the power of breath as a tool for focus.
Taking the time to slow down helped me realize that traditional leadership wasn’t working for most corporate organizations.
The programs I encountered prioritized numbers over cultivating empowerment, inspiring me to move into Leadership Coaching. In 2016, I expanded from corporate coaching to working with individuals. In 2020, I founded The Inner Collective, offering sessions, workshops, and retreats. My approach combines thousands of hours of client experience with a systemic focus on relational dynamics, helping clients heal emotional patterns, strengthen connections, and create meaningful change.
A Long Island native, I currently reside in NYC. When I’m not working with clients virtually, I spend my time facilitating on-site workshops and retreats.
Education & Training:
I’m a lifelong learner with a deep commitment to growth, healing, and relational understanding. I received my Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy and clinical training as a Psychotherapist from Mercy University. My background includes a Master Certification in Facilitation and Coaching from the Association for Talent and Development, professional coaching education through New York University, and certification as a Level 2 Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist through Natural Lifemanship Institute, specializing in the neurobiology of trauma and relationships.
I’m also a longtime yoga practitioner trained and certified in breathwork, yoga, meditation, and somatic integration, modalities I incorporate to support nervous system regulation, embodiment, and mind-body connection in both individual and group work.
With over 15 years of experience, I’ve supported individuals seeking personal or career growth, couples deepening their connection, and teams and organizations navigating relational dynamics, leadership development, and systemic change. I also offer equine-assisted therapy and team-building experiences that draw on attachment science and nervous system awareness to foster trust, connection, and clarity.
My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, blending systems theory, somatic practices, and attachment-based care to create space for meaningful and lasting transformation.
Whether you're working through relationship patterns, stepping into more aligned leadership, or building stronger team culture, I meet you where you are, and walk with you toward greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
Let’s connect.
Courtney
