Courtney Holbrook , LCSW

Courtney Holbrook is a licensed clinician in Illinois with ten years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Courtney approaches care with respect for each person’s unique story and priorities, emphasizing a client-centered, holistic method rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Courtney listens attentively and helps clients explore where they are now and where they want to go next. She works collaboratively to build confidence, improve coping with life changes, and address relationship, grief, career, and intimacy-related concerns. Her practice also includes focus on issues such as abandonment, attachment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication or control problems.

Throughout her work Courtney aims to validate the courage it takes to seek help and to walk alongside clients as they shape the story they want to represent to the world. She brings compassion and practical strategies to support growth and resilience while honoring each client’s expertise about their own life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Courtney

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a supportive relationship that honors the client’s goals. In this approach the therapist prioritizes empathy and collaboration to help clients clarify values and make meaningful changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills-based approach that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It offers tools to identify unhelpful patterns and to develop more effective coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skill development in areas such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive or self-destructive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Courtney will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility and accessibility to care. These options allow clients to fit sessions into busy schedules, access support from home or work, and use different communication styles to suit the moment while working with licensed professionals and therapists.