Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi and welcome! My name is Nicole Kough and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has been in the field since 2009. I live in the southern/central area of Illinois. I graduated from Lindenwood University in 2014. I have worked with clients with a range of symptoms which include depression, anxiety, marriage counseling and relationship issues. My counseling style is supportive and non-judgmental. I use a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy which will help you work through thought processes and come up with solutions to your issues. I will listen to you and bring understanding and compassion to the therapy process, allowing healing to begin. I will personalize therapy to fit your needs.
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Nicole Kough is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has worked in the field since 2009 and practices in the southern and central region of Illinois. She completed her graduate studies at Lindenwood University in 2014 and brings 15 years of experience to her therapeutic work.
Nicole works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Her counseling approach is supportive and non-judgmental, focused on helping clients feel heard and understood as they begin the healing process.
She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques to help clients examine unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for change. Therapy is tailored to each person’s needs, with an emphasis on collaborative problem solving and identifying concrete steps forward.
Nicole is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois, a credential that reflects advanced clinical training and state authorization to provide therapy (IL LCPC 180010758). She aims to offer compassionate, personalized care to help individuals and couples navigate challenges and build more fulfilling lives.
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A major benefit is flexibility – clients can connect in the way that feels most comfortable, choosing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and sustain progress over time.
These services are provided by licensed professionals and therapists, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they decide they would prefer a different fit. Online therapy can be a convenient, effective option for many people seeking support for everyday mental health concerns.
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