Curtis Boehne

Curtis Boehne is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns. He welcomes straightforward conversations and aims to make it easier for someone feeling overwhelmed to take the first step toward change.

Curtis uses a calm, practical style in sessions. He focuses on what’s happening now and on small, usable steps people can take between meetings. He listens without judgment and works with each person to shape goals that matter to them.

With 28 years of experience, Curtis draws on several evidence-informed approaches to match what a person needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and act on it. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. He also uses client-centered and mindfulness methods to support noticing emotions and building self-awareness.

People come for many reasons: coping with life changes, grief, addiction, depression, parenting strain, career stress, or relationship and intimacy issues. He also addresses concerns like caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, blended family challenges, and communication problems.

Curtis practices in Illinois and holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are held in English and international clients are not accepted. He encourages people to start by taking a small step and scheduling an initial meeting to see if the fit feels right.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Curtis uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters in their lives and take actions that match those values. ACT often involves noticing thoughts and making small behavioral changes that reduce suffering and increase meaning.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. CBT helps people test unhelpful thinking and try different responses that change how they feel and act. Client-centered and mindfulness approaches support listening, building awareness, and slowing down strong emotions while practicing new ways of coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Curtis will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate on which methods to try. That process is flexible and may change as needs evolve during therapy.

Confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let someone choose audio-only if video is not comfortable. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine.