Courtney Krolikowski, LPC, LCMHC

Courtney Krolikowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with eight years of clinical experience. She works in Wisconsin and offers therapy in English. Courtney emphasizes a person-centered style where the client sets goals and she helps guide the process.

Courtney earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University in Illinois. She has practiced in multiple states and holds professional licenses as LPC and LCMHC. Her background includes work with people affected by trauma and abuse as well as those navigating anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns.

Her caseload has included people involved with the legal system for anger management and parenting programs, survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence, and individuals seeking help for mood and eating concerns. She has also provided couples counseling and family therapy across a range of identities and belief systems, including LGBTQ clients.

In sessions Courtney focuses on what each person wants to accomplish. She treats clients as the primary decision maker and offers guidance, skills, and tools to reach goals. That approach is practical and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on pacing work to the client’s needs.

People typically find she helps them break large problems into manageable steps. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, stress, and life changes. Prospective clients who want to begin are asked to use the site Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Approaches that guide online work and healing

Evidence-based techniques often used in trauma-informed care include cognitive behavioral approaches, which look at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and then teach practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems.

Another commonly used method focuses on pacing and skill building through person-centered work. That means sessions concentrate on what the client wants to change, building small steps and coping strategies to meet those goals. It can be especially useful for people recovering from trauma or managing life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what feels most helpful based on symptoms, goals, and preferences. Clients and the therapist check in regularly and adapt methods as progress or needs shift.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by reducing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in on a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Many people find this flexibility helps maintain regular sessions and keep momentum toward their goals.