- ACT approaches
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Curtis
Curtis Boehne is an Illinois LCSW with 28 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, anger, addictions, and parenting challenges. He also focuses on blended family issues and caregiving stress among other concerns.
Curtis uses clear conversation and practical strategies rather than jargon. He listens to the problem, then works with the person to set small, achievable steps. Sessions often include exercises to notice thoughts, try new behaviors, and practice calm responses to strong emotions.
People often come for help after major life changes, loss, or when family roles shift. He talks through what’s working and what isn’t, and helps people decide what to try next. That can mean learning new communication habits, managing difficult feelings, or rebuilding routines after a separation or remarriage.
Curtis draws on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and a client-centered way of working. These approaches are used to help with mood, coping, and making concrete changes in daily life.
He encourages steady progress instead of quick fixes. Sessions aim to build skills people can use between meetings. To start, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help when life changes leave people unsure about priorities or roles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving; it is helpful for anxiety, depression, and shifting habitual reactions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life. That may involve trying a CBT skill for a few weeks, then adding mindfulness practices or ACT exercises based on what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. It also allows people to practice techniques in their usual surroundings and bring real-life examples straight into the conversation.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address related to blended households?
He lists blended family issues among his focuses and helps people manage changes that come with new household arrangements.
What kind of approach does he use in sessions?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to offer practical steps and in-session exercises.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 28 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, parenting and related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.