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- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Narrative approaches
About Nicole
Nicole Kough is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She works mainly with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem problems, and trauma and abuse. Nicole also addresses issues that touch family life such as blended family dynamics, communication problems, and divorce and separation.
She keeps sessions practical and direct. Nicole uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small changes. She also draws on narrative approaches to help people make sense of difficult stories and painful experiences.
In a typical meeting she listens, asks questions, and helps identify concrete next steps. Sessions often focus on real-life problem solving like managing panic attacks, handling jealousy, or planning career-related changes. Nicole aims to help people build skills they can use between meetings, such as coping strategies and communication practices.
Her background includes a degree from Lindenwood University and clinical work since 2009. She practices in southern and central Illinois and works in English. Her LCPC credential is listed as IL LCPC.
People considering therapy with Nicole are encouraged to think about the problems they want to address. She tends to suit those who want straightforward, skills-focused work on anxiety, relationships, grief, and life transitions. To begin, follow the site's booking steps and complete the intake questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Nicole uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT helps with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and social phobia by breaking problems into small, manageable steps. Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from painful stories and rewrite how they understand past events, which can be useful for grief, trauma, and issues of guilt or shame.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Nicole will discuss your concerns and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps you reach practical goals like reducing panic, improving communication, or managing anger.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists commonly use those conveniences to maintain momentum between appointments and to practice new skills in everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as communication problems, blended family challenges, and divorce or separation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and nonjudgmental. She uses cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods along with narrative techniques to help people change thoughts and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience is available?
She has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings since 2009.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LCPC credential listed as IL LCPC and practices in southern and central Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.