Courtney Holbrook, LCSW

Courtney Holbrook is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 10 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, process trauma and abuse, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Courtney approaches each client with respect and an appreciation for the courage it takes to seek help, and she values the vulnerability clients bring to therapy.

Courtney uses a client-centered, holistic framework that treats clients as the experts of their own lives. She does not view therapy as a one-size-fits-all process and instead listens closely to each person to understand their story and goals. Her style emphasizes thoughtful listening, collaborative exploration, and practical support to help clients shape the narrative they want to present to the world.

Patients working with Courtney can expect a supportive environment focused on individualized growth. She aims to walk alongside clients as they navigate life transitions and emotional challenges, offering guidance while honoring each person’s autonomy and strengths.

Approaches that Guide Online Care

Courtney commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and collaborative understanding, helping people feel heard as they explore their values and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

She may also draw on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques when clients need tools for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT emphasizes learning concrete skills for coping with intense emotions and improving communication in relationships.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Courtney works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods as progress unfolds so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a predetermined model.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexible access to licensed professionals and make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options allow clients to connect from home or another convenient location, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.