- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused steps
About Nicole
Nicole Kough is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and anger. Nicole also addresses grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
Nicole uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She listens and asks questions to understand what is happening day to day. From there she and the client look at thoughts, patterns, and small changes that can make a difference. Sessions focus on workable steps rather than abstract theories.
Her work draws on client-centered techniques so the conversation stays focused on the person's experience. She also integrates cognitive behavioral ideas to examine thinking patterns and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and actions. Narrative approaches help people reframe troubling stories about themselves or their relationships.
Nicole has supported people with communication and control issues, blended family concerns, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, jealousy, panic attacks, social anxiety, and struggles with self-love and forgiveness. She aims to help people find clearer ways to respond when anger or resentment builds.
Clients can expect direct conversation, practical exercises, and attention to everyday problems. Nicole helps people identify manageable steps to reduce reactivity, improve communication, and regain a sense of direction in stressful times.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy puts the person's experience at the center. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping them name feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into clear links and uses exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on short-term goals and practical steps that can be tried between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice may shift as new challenges or progress appears, and the plan is adjusted together.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, for example by shortening travel time, allowing a check-in during a work break, or removing the need to be in a specific office. They can also let people focus on concrete tools and exercises that translate to everyday situations, so in-session practice and between-session actions connect directly to real life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship problems, resentment, and intimacy-related issues to help people find different ways to respond.
What is her general counseling style?
Her style is supportive and non-judgmental, focusing on listening and practical steps to address daily problems and patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in clinical practice, working with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL LCPC) based in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered for appointments and follow-ups.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.