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Courtney Holbrook, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Stress and anxiety, practical CBT work
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Focus on daily skills
About Courtney
Courtney Holbrook is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also addresses grief, career strain, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Courtney uses practical talk and problem-focused work to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emotionally focused methods, mindfulness, and a client-centered stance. Sessions focus on steps people can try between meetings so changes carry into daily life.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their life. She listens for what matters most and then helps people test different ways of responding. That can mean trying a new routine, practicing a skill, or changing how a thought is examined.
Courtney has worked with people dealing with adoption and foster care concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and body image worries. She also addresses communication problems, codependency, commitment issues, and control issues.
Practical problem solving is a common focus in her sessions. People can expect clear steps, homework options, and short-term strategies alongside longer term emotional work. She aims to help clients recognize patterns and build tools they can use after therapy ends.
How her methods translate to remote sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills support people who get overwhelmed or feel stuck. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the client's goals guide each session.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Courtney will review what a person wants to change and suggest one or two starting methods. She adapts what is tried based on how the client responds, so therapy is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Remote work also lets people practice skills between sessions in the settings where they live and work, which can make skill-building more practical.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She uses structured approaches to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Courtney has 10 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and direct client care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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