- Client-centered care
- Practical skills
- Calm guidance
About Courtney
Courtney Holbrook is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She brings ten years of experience and a calm, respectful manner to sessions. People who are grieving, coping with life changes, or navigating codependency often seek her support. She works with issues across mood, motivation, and complicated life transitions.
Courtney follows a client-centered style that treats each person as the expert on their life. She listens first, then helps people shape goals that feel meaningful and doable. Her work blends practical skills with attention to emotions so clients can notice what helps and what gets in the way.
She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are included for managing strong feelings and improving day-to-day coping. Mindfulness practices are offered to help people slow down and notice their experience with less judgment.
Emotionally focused ideas guide conversations about connection, attachment, and how past relationships influence current ones. Across these methods she aims to help people increase self-understanding and make choices that match their values.
Courtney holds an LCSW in Illinois and has worked in clinical settings for a decade. She strives to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly, try new approaches, and build skills to move forward.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's lead. Online sessions can use that same focus, letting the therapist reflect what matters most and help clients set goals that fit their lives.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and looks for small changes that make daily life easier. That approach works well online for addressing anxiety, depression, and patterns linked to codependency because it includes concrete exercises and homework.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Teaching grounding, emotion regulation, and distress-tolerance skills can be practical in remote meetings and applied between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then blend methods to fit those priorities. That collaboration helps shape a plan that feels useful and realistic.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss schedule and format during the initial match to see what will work best.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening first and building goals together that feel manageable and meaningful.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
Courtney has ten years of professional work experience supporting people through mood, motivation, and life transition challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with this therapist?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.
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