About Courtney
Courtney Rankin is a licensed clinician in Illinois with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are facing anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. She also helps those adjusting to major life changes and navigating stress and trauma-related concerns.
Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are. She practices unconditional positive regard and shapes conversations around the client's goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways to handle difficult emotions and interactions.
Background and approach
In therapy she listens for what matters most and uses evidence-based techniques to guide work on coping skills and emotional regulation. She pays attention to patterns that affect relationships, intimacy, and self-esteem. Career and ADHD-related concerns are also addressed with problem-solving and planning strategies.
Courtney aims to make the process straightforward. She will tailor the pace and focus to each person's needs and check in about progress along the way. The first steps include a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the client's calendar.
Clients can meet with her by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options support flexible routines and make it easier to maintain consistent care when life gets busy.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on skills you can practice between sessions and on clearer ways to respond to difficult situations. One common approach teaches practical coping skills and emotional regulation techniques to reduce anxiety and manage depression symptoms; it helps people handle intense feelings and get back to daily tasks. Another approach looks at relationship patterns and communication habits, helping people improve intimacy, set boundaries, and resolve conflicts more effectively.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She will check in about what is or isn't helping and adjust the plan so sessions remain useful and focused.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay engaged. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when a fuller interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work for brief updates, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers shorter written check-ins. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also listed
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English