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Nancy Neukomm

Practical, compassionate counseling for life challenges

LCPC Illinois

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Nancy

Nancy Neukomm is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 19 years of experience. She focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief, and life changes.

Background and approach

Nancy listens carefully and aims to make therapy straightforward and usable for daily life. Nancy uses clear, step-by-step methods to help people set and reach goals.

She blends practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy with emotion-focused and client-centered work. Sessions often include simple skills to try between meetings, so progress keeps moving forward.

Her background includes many years working in community settings. Nancy has provided individual counseling, run group programs, and taught in shelter and reentry contexts.

She has supervised counselors and currently supervises a counselor in internship with Walden University. In session she encourages self-reflection and stress-management activities that fit into busy schedules.

She is comfortable addressing issues such as parenting concerns, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, and codependency. She also supports people facing separation, blended family challenges, and career transitions.

Nancy offers a practical, problem-solving approach. Conversations stay focused on what matters now and what small steps will help next.

She works with people in Illinois and holds an IL LCPC license.

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Gottman-informed work focuses on communication patterns and practical skills to help people who notice repeated relationship fights or disconnection. It looks at how people talk, manage conflict, and rebuild closeness through deliberate steps. Client-centered therapy centers the person in the room, offering a respectful, attentive space where a therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-discovery. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative plan can shift over time as goals evolve and progress is reviewed.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when schedules or travel are difficult. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share updates and get support between sessions. These options help therapy fit around work, caregiving, and other commitments while keeping the focus on clear, useful steps forward.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, addictions, trauma and grief among other concerns listed in her specialty areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative with a focus on short-term goals, skills to practice between sessions, and attentive listening during meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 19 years of experience working in community programs, group settings, and independent practice, including supervisory roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an Illinois LCPC license and practices in Illinois.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed in

Illinois

Languages

English