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 manifesting 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.
The programs I encountered were driven by numbers and quotas, rather than fostering a culture where employees felt empowered. These experiences led me to pursue my coaching degree at NYU, where I began working with clients in a more meaningful and impactful way. In 2016, I opened my private practice, and in 2020, I founded The Inner Collective, offering one-on-one sessions, workshops, and retreats. My approach is grounded in self-directed coaching models, drawing from systems psychology, neuroscience, attachment theory, psychospirituality, systemic therapy, and equine-assisted psychotherapy. Currently, I’m completing my Master's degree and clinical work in Marriage & Family Therapy.
A Long Island native, I currently reside in Manhattan, New York. When I’m not working with clients virtually, I spend my time facilitating on-site workshops and retreats.
I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree and am currently completing my Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy. Additionally, I earned an Advanced Coaching Diploma from NYU and hold a Master Certification from The Association for Talent Development as a Facilitator and Coach.
As an Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist and Trauma-Informed Coach, I’m a Certified Level 2 Practitioner with the Natural Lifemanship Institute, where I studied the neurobiology of trauma and relationships.
A lifelong learner, I’ve extensively studied human behavior through DiSC, Emotional Intelligence, and Yogic Science. I’ve practiced Kundalini Yoga and Meditation for over eight years, completing Level 1 and 2 Teacher Trainings, and am currently in a 800-hour Kundalini Medicine Yoga Therapy training.
My love for horses led me to volunteer and later earn my PATH International Riding Instructor Certification to teach therapeutic riding to individuals with special needs.
Education is a continuous journey. As I help clients discover their power, I remain dedicated to expanding my knowledge through formal education and self-learning, aiming to bring mastery across disciplines into my work..
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Courtney