- Emotion-focused work
- CBT and DBT tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Courtney
Courtney Holbrook is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and career or life-change challenges.
Courtney uses approaches such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation. She listens to what matters to each person and helps name feelings and patterns that feel stuck.
Her style emphasizes collaboration. Clients can expect talk that points to concrete choices and small, testable changes. She supports people who are coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, body image concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family stresses, and co-occurring conditions.
Courtney frames therapy as a place to sort priorities and build skills. She uses motivation-informed methods when readiness for change is uneven. Mindfulness and DBT tools appear when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are goals.
People come to her wanting clearer communication, steadier mood, or help navigating difficult life events. Courtney offers straightforward ways to notice old patterns and try different responses. If someone wants to start, she guides them through a simple intake and first-session plan.
How Emotion-Focused and skills-based work translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and shifting emotional patterns that shape how people relate to themselves and others. It helps when feelings are hard to name or repeated interaction habits keep causing pain. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can make sense of their priorities and decide what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers clear strategies to test new behaviors and reduce unhelpful thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then use elements of EFT, CBT, or client-centered listening as fit. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted to match what the person needs and wants.
Practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting therapy into a weekday or work break and removing travel time so meetings can be shorter or more frequent when needed. Some people prefer sessions without video for lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm current online options before booking. The focus remains on making therapy useful in everyday life, with methods chosen to address emotional patterns, coping skills, and concrete behavior changes.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and a range of life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She emphasizes clear conversation, naming emotions, and practical steps people can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
Courtney has 10 years of professional experience working with individuals on mood, coping, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs and starting handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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