- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness approaches
About Curtis
Curtis Boehne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 28 years of experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and anger. He also addresses issues such as addictions, intimacy questions, career uncertainty, and coping with major life changes.
Curtis focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions tend to involve clear goal setting and checking what works between meetings. He uses approaches that encourage noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with what matters to the client. Curtis also draws on strategies to reframe unhelpful thinking and to build small, repeatable skills for managing mood and stress.
People who come to him often want help with recurring relationship patterns, parenting strain, or the fog that follows a life change. He also has experience supporting those facing caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, blended family issues, and the challenges of aging. Curtis lists compassion fatigue and burnout among his clinical foci as well.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Curtis works to create a place where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgment. He encourages experiments between appointments so clients can test new ways of handling difficult moments.
His practice is based in Illinois and he conducts work in English. Before booking, people are asked to confirm current session options and scheduling details through the intake process.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck after life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that maintain distress and on practicing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Curtis will talk with each person about problems, goals, and preferences and then experiment with techniques that fit. That process is collaborative and adjusts as needs change rather than fixing on a single method from the start.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and homework between sessions to practice new ways of responding to stress and relationship challenges.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to feeling stuck?
Curtis works with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, career questions, and feelings of emptiness. He also helps with grief, relationship problems, and parenting strain.
How does he approach someone who feels directionless?
He uses straightforward conversation, goal setting, and practical experiments between sessions. Approaches include noticing thoughts, testing new behaviors, and building small skills to manage mood and focus.
What is his professional background and experience?
Curtis is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 28 years of professional experience working across clinical settings. His work has included a broad range of life stressors and relational concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Illinois. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to people located in Illinois.
What session formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. The intake process will clarify how Curtis conducts sessions and scheduling details.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees are provided during the matching and intake steps.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.