Courtney Houston

Biography

Courtney Houston, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience supporting children, teens, and young adults through compassionate, evidence-based care. With over a decade of nursing experience spanning pediatrics, emergency medicine, corrections, and inpatient psychiatry, Courtney has developed a unique ability to connect with youth and their families during times of crisis and healing. She specializes in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapeutic support for mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. Courtney’s background includes work in hospitals, correctional facilities, and telehealth platforms, where she has guided young patients and their families through mental health crises with empathy and clinical expertise. Known for her warm, approachable style and ability to build trust, Courtney creates safe spaces where young people feel seen and heard. Her goal is to help break the stigma surrounding mental health while empowering youth to find hope, resilience, and wellness.