Courtney Krolikowski

Courtney Krolikowski is a licensed counselor with eight years of clinical experience. She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and works from a person-centered approach that keeps the client's goals front and center. Courtney speaks English and is based in Wisconsin. She earned a master's degree in clinical psychology from Benedictine University in Illinois and has practiced in multiple states. Her background includes work with people affected by trauma, domestic violence, anger-related court referrals, and a range of mood and eating concerns. She has also supported people who identify as LGBTQ and those from many cultural and religious backgrounds. Her way of working is collaborative. She describes the client as the driver and herself as a guide who helps outline steps toward goals. Sessions focus on practical strategies and on what the client wants to change or understand. Courtney has experience addressing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addictions, parenting concerns, sleep and eating issues, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, attention issues, and compassion fatigue. She has provided individual counseling and has been involved in couples and family work in the past. People who come for anger-related help often leave with clearer plans for behavior change and better tools to manage strong feelings. Courtney aims to meet people where they are and to build on their strengths one step at a time.

Evidence-based approaches and how they work online

Two evidence-based techniques often used in Courtney's work are trauma-focused cognitive behavioral methods and person-centered strategies. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral techniques help people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns that keep trauma responses active, then practice new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress. Person-centered work focuses on what the client wants to change, with the therapist listening, reflecting, and helping the person set and reach practical goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Courtney works with clients to figure out which techniques suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She treats therapy as collaborative, adjusting methods as progress is made so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow people to meet from more convenient locations. It can also let someone choose shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions depending on schedule and needs. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and tools so work on anger, trauma, or stress fits into daily life while moving toward clear goals.