- Client-centered care
- Skill focused work
- Trauma aware approach
About Courtney
Courtney Holbrook is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and issues related to self-esteem and motivation. Her work also touches on adoption and foster care concerns among many other life challenges.
Courtney approaches therapy with a client-centered stance. She aims to listen first and help each person tell the story they want to bring into the world. Sessions focus on practical steps, clear goals, and skills people can use between meetings to manage day-to-day stressors.
Her methods draw on cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, dialectical behavior skills to manage strong emotions, and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. Emotion-focused ideas are used when exploring attachment and relationship dynamics.
People can expect straightforward language and a respectful tone. Courtney emphasizes collaboration - the client’s goals guide the pace and focus of work. She encourages small, achievable changes and celebrates progress along the way.
Beyond immediate coping skills, Courtney helps people address longer-term concerns such as career strain, compassion fatigue, chronic illness adjustment, and identity-related stress. Her practice balances skill-building with space to process difficult experiences, including trauma, loss, and abandonment issues.
Approach and online therapy options explained
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying thought patterns that lead to distress and testing more helpful ways of thinking. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. It can help when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about concerns, goals, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together the client and therapist tailor techniques and pace to fit the person’s needs and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Confirm available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or opt for less camera use when that feels better for them. Ask about current options when you schedule so sessions match your daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Courtney supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and many related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
Her work is client-centered and collaborative, with practical skill-building from cognitive behavioral techniques, emotion-focused conversations, mindfulness, and dialectical behavior strategies.
What is Courtney's experience background?
She has ten years of professional experience and has worked with a range of concerns including compassion fatigue, adoption and foster care issues, and chronic illness adjustment.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.