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 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.
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 pursue a coaching degree at NYU. In 2016, I expanded from corporate coaching to working with individuals, opening my private practice. 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 Manhattan, New York. When I’m not working with clients virtually, I spend my time facilitating on-site workshops and retreats.
Education & Training:
I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. and am completing my Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy. I hold an Advanced Coaching Diploma from NYU, a Master Certification in Facilitation and Coaching from ATD, and am a Certified Level 2 Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist with the Natural Lifemanship Institute, specializing in the neurobiology of trauma and relationships.
As a Trauma-Informed Coach, I integrate expertise in human behavior, yoga, meditation, somatics, and breathwork to support deep healing and growth. My passion for horses led me to earn a PATH International Riding Instructor Certification, teaching therapeutic riding to individuals with special needs.
Education is a continuous journey, and I strive for mastery across many disciplines. By blending traditional and holistic approaches, I help clients discover their inner power, foster resilience, and create meaningful change.
Let’s connect.
Courtney
