Who is Courtney Snyder Elhardt, M.S., M.A.?
Courtney Snyder Elhardt, M.S., M.A.
Founder, Elhardt Family Wellness
Director of Therapeutic Child & Family Services
Courtney Snyder Elhardt is a child development specialist, therapist, and psychoeducator with over two decades of experience working with children and families impacted by significant trauma. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, an M.S. in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology, and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
As the founder of Elhardt Family Wellness, Courtney develops and delivers trauma-informed resources, education, and therapeutic support for families, schools, and organizations.
Her professional clinical work has focused on trauma recovery, with specialized experience supporting children and adults living with severe Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and those who have endured sexual abuse and exploitation.
In addition to her professional practice, Courtney brings years of lived experience raising children from the foster care system, many of whom have complex trauma histories. This dual perspective—both personal and professional—shapes her ability to connect deeply with families and equip caregivers with practical, compassionate tools for healing.
Courtney is currently finishing up the process of adding LPC licensure to her professional repertoire while also pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology, further expanding her expertise in trauma recovery, relational health, and family systems.
What we offer
🌿 What We Offer at Elhardt Family Wellness
At Elhardt Family Wellness, we walk alongside families navigating trauma, attachment, and emotional growth. Our services are designed to support healing, deepen connection, and bring clarity to even the toughest parenting moments.
Here’s how we can help:
**Trauma-Informed Parenting Support**
Compassionate, practical tools for parenting kids from hard places — without shame, fear, or burnout.
**Emotional Literacy Tools for Children**
Developmentally appropriate printables, games, and guides to help kids name, express, and manage big feelings through effective emotional literacy tools.
**Foster & Adoptive Family Guidance**
Real-world support from someone who’s lived it — tailored help for the unique challenges of foster adoptive family guidance.
**Behavior & Attachment Consultations**
Get to the root of tough behaviors with insight grounded in brain science, trauma theory, and attachment needs.
**Psychoeducation & Parent Coaching**
One-on-one or group support that empowers caregivers to better understand trauma, regulation, and child development.
**Therapeutic Resources & Workshops**
Printable tools and in-person or virtual trainings to help families, educators, and professionals grow together.
**Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum**
Fun, research-backed SEL resources designed especially for preschool and early elementary learners.
**Child Development Expertise & Strategy**
Custom strategies that meet your child where they are — not where the textbook says they “should” be.
Parent Tip Sheets for Kits
Foster Parent Cafe Psychoeducation Group
Foster Parent Cafe Psychoeducation Group
Click HERE to access parent tip sheets for our social/emotional kits!
Foster Parent Cafe Psychoeducation Group
Foster Parent Cafe Psychoeducation Group
Foster Parent Cafe Psychoeducation Group
Our Foster Parent Cafe Psychoeducation Group is on Fridays at 7:30 am. It is FREE, virtual, and comes with both community-building and tools. Don’t miss out! CLICK HERE
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