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Courtney Holbrook, LCSW

Practical, person-centered support for anxiety and stress

10 years in practice · based in Illinois · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Courtney

Courtney Holbrook is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker with ten years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. Courtney names phobias among the areas she supports and also works with issues such as compassion fatigue and bipolar concerns.

Courtney aims for a calm, practical style in sessions. She listens first and asks questions to understand what matters most to each person.

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Background and approach

Then she and the client choose strategies that fit day-to-day life. She values clear goals and small steps toward change. Her approach centers on the person in front of her.

She uses client-centered methods to reflect and validate a client's experience. She often pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Mindfulness and dialectical tools are used to help manage intense feelings when they arise.

Courtney also draws on emotionally-focused methods to work on connection and communication where relationship or attachment issues are present. She describes therapy as collaborative and nonjudgmental. People who prefer practical exercises and grounding skills will find concrete tools to practice between sessions.

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. She works in English and holds an Illinois LCSW credential. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting a person where they are and following their lead. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects, and helps someone name what matters most so the work stays relevant to their daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try strategies that fit the person's needs. That collaborative process can include mixing methods and adjusting the pace as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, written coaching, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Courtney helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and phobias among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes a person-centered approach that starts with careful listening. Sessions focus on practical steps, clear goals, and skills people can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience working in clinical settings and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and lists that state as her professional location.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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