- Unconditional positive regard
- Goal focused
- Practical skills
About Courtney
Courtney Rankin is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with five years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and major life changes. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on clear goals that matter to each person.
Courtney emphasizes unconditional positive regard. That means she aims to listen without judgment and adapt conversations to fit each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage stress, improve relationships, and handle transitions.
She brings straightforward support for family-related concerns and parenting stress. Conversations often include strategies for communication, boundary setting, and coping when roles at home shift. The aim is to make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
Courtney also works with intimacy-related worries and self-esteem struggles. She helps people name patterns that get in the way and try new ways of relating that feel safer and more honest. Work on grief centers on acknowledging loss and finding ways to move forward at a personal pace.
Her approach is collaborative: she tailors goals and the pace of therapy to what each person needs. She encourages small, practical steps between sessions so progress can show up in real life. If you are ready to start, she asks that you select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule your first appointment.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Courtney uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, then practice new responses to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for depression, anxiety, and stress-related problems.Another approach centers on communication and relationship skills. It teaches ways to express needs, set boundaries, and repair connection after conflict. This work is often helpful when family roles shift or intimacy becomes strained.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals and comfort level, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Conversations and homework are shaped by what matters most to the client.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist during scheduling to learn which session arrangements best match your needs and routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Courtney help with?
Courtney works with people facing relationship issues, family conflict, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, focusing on clear goals and practical steps. She adapts conversation and goals to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience supporting people through relationship, family, and life change challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.