Curtis Boehne, LCSW - Therapist in Illinois

About Curtis

Curtis Boehne is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. He explains things plainly and creates space for honest conversation. Parents and people dealing with parenting-related worries will find a calm presence and direct, practical support.

Curtis encourages small, doable steps toward clearer routines and calmer reactions. He uses straightforward talk and active listening to help people name what is hard right now.

Background and approach

Curtis draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy to track thought patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and next steps. Motivational interviewing helps when making changes feels overwhelming, and mindfulness practices bring attention back to the present. With 28 years of experience, Curtis blends practical techniques with a respectful, client-centered stance.

He invites clients to try different tools and notices what helps most. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and what fits their daily life. Curtis holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

He practices in Illinois and speaks English. He offers a range of session formats to match different needs and schedules. People who choose Curtis can expect a collaborative process.

He works at the client’s pace, checks in on progress, and adjusts plans when needed. The goal is steady, understandable steps toward better coping and clearer relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online sessions can guide practical exercises and homework to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. In virtual meetings, clients and the therapist can track patterns together and practice specific skills in real time.

The therapist will work collaboratively to find which approach fits best. Together they will review goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful. That process helps make sessions feel tailored and useful rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging offer flexibility for busy lives. These options make it easier to attend regularly, fit sessions around work or caregiving, and use check-ins when brief support is needed. The focus remains on practical strategies and steady progress, delivered in a way that fits each person’s routine.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Curtis address?

Curtis works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, anger, addictions, trauma, intimacy-related issues, and parenting challenges.

How would he describe his therapy style?

He uses a client-centered, plainspoken approach that focuses on listening, practical tools, and step-by-step changes. Sessions aim to identify useful strategies rather than rely on jargon.

What is his background and experience?

Curtis has 28 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs a practical, experienced way of supporting people through common life stresses.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149.006963 and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and starting steps handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 28 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English

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