Biography

Courtney Lawrence, MSW, LCSW, is a clinical therapist at Jewish Family Services. Her background has primarily focused on trauma and domestic violence and has included psychotherapy, advocacy, crisis intervention, and case management. Courtney has worked for Mecklenburg County Community Support Services, Carolinas Rehabilitation, Carolinas Medical Center’s Domestic Violence Healthcare Project, and Safe Alliance’s Victim Assistance.

Courtney holds a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Bachelor of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. 

Courtney is passionate about helping people heal from violence and trauma and reclaim their voice. She feels strongly aligned with Brave Step’s mission and she is honored to be involved with an organization that is profoundly improving lives.