- Focused on relationships
- Practical coping tools
- Experience with grief
About Curtis
Curtis Boehne is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, depression, and addiction. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable by offering steady support and a nonjudgmental presence.
Curtis creates a space where people can say what they are feeling and thinking without worry. He focuses on practical ways to cope with life changes and emotional pain. Sessions often center on clear goals and small steps that fit daily life.
With 28 years as an LCSW licensed in Illinois, Curtis brings long experience across community and clinical settings. He has worked with people facing trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and complicated grief. That background shapes a calm, patient style in sessions.
His approach draws from several therapies that emphasize action and awareness. Curtis uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, client-centered care, and motivational interviewing when they fit a person’s needs. He tailors techniques to what a person wants to change.
People can expect straightforward conversation and hands-on tools to try between meetings. Curtis supports growth in small, steady steps and checks in about what is working. He encourages people to bring real-life problems into sessions so solutions can be practical and usable.
Curtis creates a space where people can say what they are feeling and thinking without worry. He focuses on practical ways to cope with life changes and emotional pain. Sessions often center on clear goals and small steps that fit daily life.
With 28 years as an LCSW licensed in Illinois, Curtis brings long experience across community and clinical settings. He has worked with people facing trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and complicated grief. That background shapes a calm, patient style in sessions.
His approach draws from several therapies that emphasize action and awareness. Curtis uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, client-centered care, and motivational interviewing when they fit a person’s needs. He tailors techniques to what a person wants to change.
People can expect straightforward conversation and hands-on tools to try between meetings. Curtis supports growth in small, steady steps and checks in about what is working. He encourages people to bring real-life problems into sessions so solutions can be practical and usable.
Therapeutic approaches and what online work looks like
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match what matters to them. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, relationship worries, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical strategies to change behaviors and mood; it often suits depression, anxiety, and problem-focused goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Curtis will discuss options and try methods that match a person’s goals, preferences, and daily life. That process is collaborative, with check-ins to see what techniques are helping and adjustments made as needed.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and using time more efficiently. Online work can make it easier to follow through on short, focused homework between meetings and to schedule sessions around caregiving or work. If you want to know which session formats are available, confirm the current options before booking so you can pick what best fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Curtis commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, addictions, trauma and many life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Curtis emphasizes practical skills, mindfulness, and values-based actions people can use between visits.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Curtis has 28 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Curtis?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.