Instructor

Christi Courtney, MA, LADC, is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in the assessment and treatment of individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, including justice-involved and other vulnerable populations. She holds a master's degree in Addiction Counseling and Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders as well as a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision. She is currently completing supervised clinical hours toward full clinical licensure as an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor). Christi is pursuing a PhD in Forensic Psychology, with interests in trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, co-occurring disorders, and improving behavioral health care for vulnerable populations. Her clinical and educational work is guided by the philosophy "Behavior is Information, Not the Diagnosis," emphasizing compassionate, trauma-informed, whole-person care.