About
Hi, I’m Courtney!
I believe that people are born with enormous potential! That being said, sometimes situations occur in our lives which directly or indirectly impact the pace at which we may reach that potential. When people are able to identify at what point they stopped being an author in their lives, they can go back, pick up the pen, and begin re-writing their story. I bring an eclectic approach in moving us forward in consideration of identified goals.
I specialize in aiding individuals/couples with perinatal struggles, including but not limited to difficulties in regard to fertility, traumatic birth, loss in pregnancy, loss of an infant, and postpartum anxiety and/or depression. Moreover, I regularly aid first responders, couples, and other therapists, as well as individuals navigating anxiety, pre/post surgical weight loss intervention (bariatric surgery), emotional regulation, and/or adjustment disorder, among other conditions. I invite you to click on the services tab for more detailed information regarding particular services.
Services
Are you where you would like to be in relation to your career, family, health (mental/physical), education, and/or spirituality? I welcome the opportunity to use the skills that I have attained to help others “take back their pen” for years to come! Click the learn more button to know about our services.
Therapist Affiliations
Christina Klose, ALC
Christina is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) in North Carolina and an Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC) in Alabama, practicing under the supervision of Courtney Benjamin. With over a decade of clinical experience, she specializes in supporting individuals navigating substance use, gambling addiction, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-related challenges. Her work spans both states, offering in-person and telehealth services to clients seeking grounded, compassionate care.
As the founder of MTK Therapy, Christina blends evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing with somatic and movement-based modalities to foster holistic healing. Her practice is rooted in the belief that life is not meant to be walked through alone. She walks alongside clients through the discomfort and courage of recovery, helping them reconnect with motivation, transformation, and knowledge, the pillars that define MTK Therapy.
Christina is especially passionate about supporting women in their healing journeys, whether navigating identity, trauma, or life transitions and offers a safe, affirming space for growth and restoration. She also works closely with foster care families, providing trauma-informed care and resources that strengthen connection, resilience, and emotional well-being across generations.
Beyond the therapy room, Christina creates therapeutic resources, visual campaigns, and advocacy tools that elevate awareness around addiction, mental health, and veterans’ support. MTK Therapy is a platform for transformation, connection, and inclusive care reflecting Christina’s commitment to empowering individuals and communities.
She currently offers telehealth services throughout Alabama for individuals facing addiction, self-worth concerns, life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, and veterans’ affairs. Christina accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance for clients in North Carolina and offers private-pay options in Alabama, with flexible rates available based on income.
MTK Therapy: Where growth is guided, healing is honored, and change is possible.
Mikala Pickens, ALC
Mikala is an Associate Licensed Counselor in Alabama, practicing under the supervision of Courtney Benjamin. She possesses experience and skills in helping others navigate life’s transitions, grief, explosive anger, stress, anxiety, and depression. Moreover, she is experienced in aiding individuals with achieving authenticity in daily living while navigating neurodiversity.
Chania Mitchell, ALC
Chania is an Associate Licensed Counselor in Alabama, practicing under the supervision of Courtney Benjamin, LPC-S. She has specialized training in perinatal and postpartum mental health and offers caring support for mothers, birthing people, partners, and families through pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and loss. Chania also works with teens and adults navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use recovery, and life changes. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered in their healing journey.
Chania is currently accepting new clients for telehealth sessions. She does not accept insurance and is self-pay only, but offers a sliding scale to help make counseling more accessible.
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