- Compassionate listening
- Practical coping skills
- Goal focused
About Curtis
Curtis Boehne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who focuses on men's wellbeing among a broad range of concerns. He offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and issues around parenting and intimacy. He recognizes that starting therapy can feel hard and aims to make that first step easier to take.
With 28 years of experience, Curtis draws on practical approaches to help people manage emotions and move forward. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He listens first, then helps people identify small, workable changes they can try between visits.
His practice uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing. These approaches are used to address mood concerns, coping with life changes, addictions, and stress related to caregiving, aging, cancer, or bereavement.
Curtis also works with people facing family challenges like blended family issues, divorce and separation, fatherhood concerns, and communication problems. He supports those dealing with trauma, domestic violence, guilt and shame, and end-of-life or hospice-related issues.
People who choose Curtis can expect a straightforward style that balances listening with practical strategies. He helps clients define goals and build coping skills at a pace that fits their life. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.
Therapies and how they fit into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes identifying values and taking small committed actions toward a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. These methods often help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Curtis partners with clients to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. He starts by listening to what matters most and then suggests approaches to try, adjusting as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue care while managing caregiving duties, medical appointments, or work schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques for remote sessions with exercises, between-session tasks, and focused conversations to help people practice new skills in day-to-day life.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Curtis address?
Curtis helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, anger, addictions, and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people dealing with caregiving strain, cancer and hospice issues, and major life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and client-centered with an emphasis on practical steps. He listens first and then works collaboratively to set small goals and skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Curtis has 28 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and life challenges. That experience spans grief work, trauma, relationship concerns, and caregiving stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois. His practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific session rates depend on the scheduling and location details.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.