Meet Courtni
(she, hers)
Courtni Hurd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) individuals. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Social Welfare from California State University, Northridge, and began her graduate training in Clinical Social Work at New York University. She later transferred to Gallaudet University, where she completed her Master of Social Work, aligning her training with her commitment to serving the Deaf community.
Courtni’s therapeutic approach integrates mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and a trauma-informed psychodynamic framework, often incorporating somatic exploration and grounding. She takes a nonjudgmental, strength-based approach, supporting clients in identifying and building upon their internal resources to navigate life’s challenges.
Courtni is committed to providing care within a Deaf-centered, linguistically accessible, and culturally affirming therapeutic environment.
She is licensed to provide services in Arizona, Nevada, Virginia, and Utah.
EXPERIENCE
Courtni began her career, working with children aged 3 to 17 years in school settings for over a decade. She later shifted her focus to working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) adults in various settings, including mental health agencies, hospice, and community centers.
SPECIALTIES
Courtni's specializations include anxiety, work-related challenges and stress, and trauma.
EDUCATION
- Master’s of Social Work degree, Gallaudet University, District of Columbia
- Bachelor of Arts, Sociology/Social Work, California State University, CA, Northridge
- Prolonged Grief Disorder Treatment Certificate, Columbia University, The Center for Complicated Grief, NY, New York
- End of Life Doula Certificate, University of Vermont, UVM Larner College of Medicine, VT, Burlington
