- Client-centered approach
- Practical skill building
- Focus on wellbeing
About Courtney
Courtney Holbrook, LCSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship strain, and money and financial issues. She offers calm, steady support for people coping with trauma, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and intimacy or communication challenges. Her work also covers compassion fatigue and a range of related concerns such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, and body image worries.
Courtney uses a client-centered approach that puts the person’s experience first. She listens without judgment and helps people decide what changes matter most to them. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to pinpoint unhelpful thinking patterns and on dialectical behavior skills to teach practical emotion-regulation strategies.
Her practice also includes elements of emotionally-focused work to help people name and reshape patterns in relationships. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Sessions focus on small, doable steps rather than big promises or quick fixes.
Courtney is licensed as a clinical social worker in Illinois and brings ten years of professional experience to her practice. She aims to meet people where they are and move at a pace that feels manageable.
If you want a straightforward, compassionate guide through life transitions or money-related stress, Courtney offers a listening space and practical strategies to help you move forward.
Approaches used in online therapy and how they help
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and decide which changes feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change patterns that cause distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping under stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Courtney collaborates with each person to figure out which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts tools and pacing as the relationship and challenges change over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering sessions during a lunch break or after work. It also makes it simpler to practice skills in everyday settings and to bring real-life situations into session discussion.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Courtney help with?
Courtney supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship concerns. She also works with grief, compassion fatigue, career questions, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and straightforward. She listens first, then uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches along with mindfulness and emotionally-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of life challenges and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Courtney holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, and she practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.