Curtis Boehne
Helping people find practical paths forward
LCSW Illinois
- Experience
- 28 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Curtis
Curtis Boehne is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, parenting concerns, and a wide range of life transitions.
Background and approach
With 28 years of professional experience, he focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions and work toward practical change. He draws from cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance-based and client-centered approaches, integrating mindfulness and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
That blend supports both short-term problem solving and longer-term shifts in values, coping, and behavior. Curtis also has experience addressing issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy and sexual concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and caregiving or end-of-life matters.
Practicing in Illinois as an LCSW, he tailors sessions to each person’s goals and pace, emphasizing collaboration and real-world tools. Those seeking help with communication, blended family or fatherhood questions, cancer-related stress, or recovery from separation and loss may find his practical, empathetic style useful as they work toward clearer priorities and healthier routines.
Online approaches that combine skills and values
Online sessions often use cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for mood, anxiety, and behavior change. CBT-style work tends to focus on specific skills like cognitive restructuring, behavior activation, and problem-solving that can produce measurable shifts in day-to-day functioning.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements skills training by inviting clients to clarify their values and practice psychological flexibility. ACT emphasizes mindful awareness and small actions that align with what matters most, which can be helpful for issues such as grief, chronic stress, and life transitions. Client-centered principles guide the overall stance in sessions, prioritizing empathy, respect, and collaboration so clients feel heard while exploring change.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process; the therapist will work together with each person to determine which approach or blend best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to what is most useful for the client.
Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online work provides flexibility in scheduling and format. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency, access therapy from different locations within Illinois, and choose the communication style that supports progress and comfort.
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Experience
28+ years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English