Meet Cortney
Education and Licensure
Cortney Dueming is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychology in Education from the University of South Dakota and is Board Certified through the National Board of Certified Counselors. Cortney is currently licensed to practice counseling in Missouri, Texas, and Colorado and offers Life Coaching to other states.
Professional Background
Cortney began mentoring and life coaching young adults in 2004, leading her to pursue a Master’s degree in 2007. She began professionally counseling in 2010 after graduating with honors from University of South Dakota, where she was also awarded national board certification by the NBCC—a credential she maintains today.
Over the next decade, Cortney gained extensive experience in South Dakota and Missouri, providing individual, couples, adolescent, family, college student, and group counseling in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her passion for women’s empowerment led her to further studies in life coaching, expanding her reach to women nationwide.
In 2019, she founded Counseling On The Fly in the Historic C-Street District of Springfield, Missouri, specializing in women’s issues. By 2022, she had expanded her counseling practice to Texas, offering licensed professional counseling services to residents of Missouri and Texas, as well as life coaching in all states.
Cortney co-authored a chapter in Resilience, part of the Deconstructing G.R.I.T. collection compiled by Jennifer Bardot (2023). Her practice, Counseling On The Fly, was honored as Best of 2024 in Arlington, TX by BusinessRate, ranked by 5-star Google reviews from her valued clients. In 2025 she further expanded her counseling to include Texas, Missouri, and Colorado, with life coaching available to women in all states.
Therapeutic Focus and Style
You need real strategies, real breakthroughs, and a real transformation—all in a space where you’re truly heard, understood, and guided forward.
That’s what Counseling On The Fly offers: expert counseling and life coaching for women who are ready to stop spinning their wheels and start thriving. Cortney specializes in helping women cut through the noise, break past obstacles, and create lasting change—whether that means overcoming stress and self-doubt, navigating major life transitions, or stepping into their power with clarity and confidence.
Her approach is directive, solution-focused, and deeply empowering. Using a blend of counseling, coaching, and existential insight, she doesn’t just listen—she helps you find the answers, strategies, and direction to move forward quickly and effectively.
This is more than just a safe space—it’s a space for growth, breakthroughs, and tangible results. If you’re ready to step into the life you deserve, Counseling On The Fly is here to guide you every step of the way.
Why Do You Love What You Do?
“Helping women reclaim their strength, clarity, and freedom is more than my profession—it’s my passion project. Through Counseling On The Fly, I’ve created the space I always envisioned, where deep transformation happens in real-time, and women can navigate life’s challenges with confidence. It’s an incredible privilege to walk alongside my clients, witnessing their breakthroughs, their healing, and the fulfillment of dreams they once thought impossible. My own journey has shown me what’s possible, and nothing is more rewarding than seeing others step into their power and purpose.”
Contact Cortney with Counseling On The Fly Today
If you have been looking for a therapist trained to address the unique challenges of womanhood, contact Counseling On The Fly today at 417-689-0661 to schedule your first session with Cortney!
