Therapist
Courtney Holbrook
LCSW
Practical, respectful therapy for life’s hard moments
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Step 1
- Client-centered care
- Skills-based work
- Mindfulness and emotion
About Courtney
Courtney uses a client-centered style that keeps each person’s goals in view. She listens first and adapts her approach to what the person brings. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps, clearer priorities, and skills people can try between meetings.
Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts, dialectical behavior skills to manage strong emotions, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Emotionally-focused ideas help when relationship patterns and attachment needs are central. Motivational strategies support change when people feel stuck.
Courtney draws on ten years of professional experience and emphasizes respect and collaboration. She frames the client as the expert in their own life and supports them in shaping a different story. The work aims to be straightforward and compassionate rather than clinical or abstract.
If someone is overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, Courtney invites them to name one problem to start with. She encourages gradual steps, practice between sessions, and regular check-ins on what’s working. Her approach is practical, steady, and attuned to each person’s pace.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Step 3
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Courtney uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices in ways that fit online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and homework. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress, and these practices can be taught and practiced in remote sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Courtney collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She will review what’s helping and adjust methods over time so sessions remain relevant and useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, so therapy can connect more directly to day-to-day challenges.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Courtney works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and related concerns such as self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and intellectual disability.
What is her therapeutic style?
She takes a client-centered, collaborative approach that emphasizes listening, practical skills, and gradual change tailored to each person’s goals.
How much experience does she have?
Courtney has ten years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Illinois as a licensed clinical social worker.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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