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Courtney Barber
Verified
Health Journalist, Freelance
New York
Beats
Biography
Courtney Barber holds an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a BA in Health Arts and Sciences, both from Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont. She has written for ADDitude Magazine, Health Digest, and American Addiction Centers, among other publications. Courtney began her career in women’s health as a childbirth assistant and postpartum doula. She studied traditional healing and midwifery practices in Tepoztlan, Mexico and has a background in complementary therapies including Therapeutic Touch and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Her mental health clinical work has included specialized practicum in postpartum mood disorder, diverse abilities, issues of poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence, college counseling, prison mental health, suicide and lethality assessment and prevention, crisis care, grief and loss supports and trauma informed approaches. Courtney has worked in the nonprofit and community mental health sector in the Capital District of New York as well as in the Massachusetts Berkshires and parts of Vermont for over twenty years. Most recently, she founded Belladonna Wellness, LLC, offering virtual individual and family wellness coaching, psychoeducational trainings, organizational consulting, and health content writing utilizing trauma-aware, social justice and integrative health lenses. Belladonna Wellness provides psychoeducation as well as coping skills and stress reduction training for individuals struggling with trauma, loss and addiction. Courtney is currently a Group Facilitator for neurodivergent youth and perinatal patients at nationwide intensive outpatient program Charlie Health. She is also Director of Behavioral Health at national healthcare benefit administrator MyRosalie and serves as Vice Chair on the Board of Directors of perinatal advocacy non-profit Maternal Matters Favored.
Public Health , Wellness, Suicide Prevention, Mental health, Food, Nutrition , Neurodivergence, Substance Use , Relationships, Perinatal Health, Politics, Teen Issues , Parenting, Healthcare Policy
Content
By Courtney Barber Verified| ADDitude Magazine Verified I recall attending a school 504 meeting, as a single parent of a child with inattentive ADHD, where a panel of teachers, counselors, and administrators all sat across from me. I had a sinking sense that I was being judged for my child’s behavior and struggles. I felt like I was on trial. At the same time, I felt the pressure of how important the meeting was for gathering information on my child’s progress and advocating for beneficial changes to their education. It turns out I was not alone.
By Courtney Barber Verified, Don Gasparini Ph.D| charliehealth.com@ Three years after setting out to address the youth mental health crisis, Charlie Health, the leading provider of virtual Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP), is taking steps to address another national mental health crisis—the maternal mental health crisis, which affects mothers, babies, and families. The company’s recently launched maternal mental health program provides accessible, curated care for perinatal and postpartum clients.
By Courtney Barber Verified| ADDitude Magazine Verified Like most moms, I can clearly recall the moment my baby was first placed into my arms. It was real… She was here! Ten fingers, ten toes, bright eyes, and a cute little mouth with pink, bowed lips. She was perfect. My urge to protect her and offer her the happiest life possible was immediate. Looking back, almost 15 years later, I can see I was brimming with the idealism innate to most all new parents. Our babies often represent a fresh start, a clean and bright beginning.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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