Courtney Holbrook, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 10 years in practice
Courtney Holbrook helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149023054 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1578046579 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Courtney
Courtney Holbrook helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports those facing grief, career shifts, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem struggles. Courtney works from Illinois and brings ten years of clinical experience to her practice.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. She listens first, then helps people make clear steps forward. Sessions aim to be practical and respectful of each person's pace.
Background and approach
Courtney values the courage it takes to ask for help and meets people where they are. Courtney uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on client-centered methods to follow the client's lead.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for intense emotions and better emotion regulation. She also incorporates mindfulness and emotionally-focused techniques when helpful.
These approaches support awareness of feelings and improving how people relate to others. Treatment plans are shaped together, not handed down. Courtney holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, and has worked in social service and clinical settings over the past decade.
Her practice welcomes a range of concerns including LGBT issues, bipolar disorder, chronic illness-related stress, and attachment or abandonment wounds. People can expect a calm, respectful session that focuses on small, achievable changes. Her work is collaborative and goal-oriented, and she helps clients find tools that fit their daily life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Courtney lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Courtney names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Courtney commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-centered work means the conversation follows the client's priorities and goals while the therapist provides steady listening and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing concrete skills to change behavior and mood.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy for clients who need stronger emotion regulation tools. DBT teaches specific techniques for handling intense feelings, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These approaches are chosen to address issues such as anxiety, trauma responses, addiction struggles, and relationship stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels doable. Treatment plans are adjusted over time so methods fit the client's preferences and changing circumstances.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation across distance. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging offer brief check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Courtney address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as self-esteem and career changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then helps people build usable skills and clearer next steps.
What is her professional background?
Courtney has ten years of professional experience working in social service and clinical environments supporting a wide range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How is cost handled for therapy?
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?
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