Courtney Holbrook, LCSW
Client-centered LCSW for stress and trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and addictions
- Self esteem support
About Courtney Holbrook
Courtney Holbrook is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with ten years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, work through trauma and abuse, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Courtney approaches each person as the expert of their own life and centers care on individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Courtney emphasizes a holistic, client-centered method that values empathy, listening, and collaboration. She honors the vulnerability it takes to ask for help and aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore the changes they want to make. Her style prioritizes understanding each person’s story and helping them shape the narrative they wish to present to the world.
Throughout her practice, Courtney aims to guide clients toward practical skills and personal insight while respecting their pace and goals. She frames progress as a joint effort and offers steady support for those navigating life transitions, painful memories, and challenges to motivation or self-worth.
Courtney emphasizes a holistic, client-centered method that values empathy, listening, and collaboration. She honors the vulnerability it takes to ask for help and aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore the changes they want to make. Her style prioritizes understanding each person’s story and helping them shape the narrative they wish to present to the world.
Throughout her practice, Courtney aims to guide clients toward practical skills and personal insight while respecting their pace and goals. She frames progress as a joint effort and offers steady support for those navigating life transitions, painful memories, and challenges to motivation or self-worth.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Courtney Holbrook have?
Courtney Holbrook has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Courtney Holbrook a licensed therapist?
Yes. Courtney holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149023054.
In which languages does Courtney Holbrook provide therapy?
Courtney Holbrook provides therapy in English.
Where is Courtney Holbrook located?
Courtney Holbrook is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Courtney Holbrook as my therapist?
You can work with Courtney Holbrook through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Courtney Holbrook work with international clients?
Courtney Holbrook does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Courtney Holbrook cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support - this approach helps with self-esteem, motivation, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies and emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Courtney collaborates with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and works with licensed professionals to tailor methods that fit each person’s situation. This collaborative stance helps shape a care plan that feels purposeful and realistic.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care across life changes. These options support consistent access to therapists and allow clients to choose the format that best matches their communication style and daily life.