Courtney Holbrook, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting life changes
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addictions and trauma care
- Relationship and family help
About Courtney Holbrook
Courtney Holbrook is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with ten years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem challenges, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and a range of other life adjustments. Her practice also addresses issues such as bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related concerns, career stress, and caregiving burdens.
Courtney describes her approach as client-centered and holistic, grounded in the belief that there is no single way to do therapy. She views each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on listening carefully to help clients shape the story they want to share with the world. Her training as an LCSW means she is qualified to provide clinical social work services, including assessment and therapy, within Illinois.
Clients work with Courtney on practical coping strategies as well as deeper patterns related to attachment, abandonment, body image, and communication. She draws on evidence-based methods while honoring individual differences, aiming to support people through transitions, recovery from trauma, and efforts to build confidence and healthier relationships. Her tone is respectful and collaborative, emphasizing empathy and steady support throughout the therapeutic process.
Courtney describes her approach as client-centered and holistic, grounded in the belief that there is no single way to do therapy. She views each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on listening carefully to help clients shape the story they want to share with the world. Her training as an LCSW means she is qualified to provide clinical social work services, including assessment and therapy, within Illinois.
Clients work with Courtney on practical coping strategies as well as deeper patterns related to attachment, abandonment, body image, and communication. She draws on evidence-based methods while honoring individual differences, aiming to support people through transitions, recovery from trauma, and efforts to build confidence and healthier relationships. Her tone is respectful and collaborative, emphasizing empathy and steady support throughout the therapeutic process.
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. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are IL LCSW 149023054.
In which languages does Courtney Holbrook provide therapy?
Courtney provides therapy in English.
Where is Courtney Holbrook located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Courtney Holbrook as my therapist?
You can work with Courtney 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 Support with Courtney Holbrook
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem. It involves listening deeply, validating experience, and helping individuals identify their own goals and strengths - an approach useful for improving self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and rebuilding confidence.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills-based method that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people manage anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns by teaching techniques for reframing thoughts and testing new behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools for regulating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for people struggling with emotion-driven impulsivity, relationship conflicts, or chronic stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Courtney collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time so the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy with Courtney includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options increase scheduling flexibility and make it possible to continue care during busy or changing lives, offering multiple ways to engage based on comfort level and daily demands.