Courtney Rankin, LCPC

Courtney Rankin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with five years of professional experience. She works with individuals and families facing relationship challenges, family conflict, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and transitions related to life changes. Her work often focuses on helping clients build coping skills, navigate intimacy and self-esteem concerns, and address stress, trauma, and attention-related difficulties.

Courtney approaches each person with unconditional positive regard, customizing conversations and treatment goals to reflect each client’s specific circumstances and priorities. She combines an empathic stance with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help clients move toward clearer goals and more manageable day-to-day functioning. Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Courtney acknowledges and supports that commitment as part of the therapeutic journey.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Courtney Rankin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping skills and thoughtful problem solving. One approach emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on grief-focused interventions that help people process loss, find meaning in change, and build adaptive routines after life transitions. These methods are grounded in research and tailored to address relationship concerns, trauma, stress, and attention-related challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Courtney works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options, adjust strategies over time, and set goals that feel achievable and relevant to the client’s life.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access. These options allow clients to connect from home or other convenient locations, make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes, and support different communication preferences while working with licensed professionals and therapists.