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Nancy Neukomm

Nancy Neukomm

LCPC

Therapist · Illinois · 19+ years of experience

Calm, practical counseling for rocky moments

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  • Client-centered approach
  • Skill building focus
  • Practical problem solving

About Nancy

Nancy Neukomm is a compassionate counselor who helps people through stressful and overwhelming moments. She focuses on anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting struggles, addiction concerns, ADHD, grief, and life transitions. Nancy uses plain talk and steady support to help people take concrete steps forward.

She brings 19 years of experience in a variety of settings. Her background includes individual counseling, group work, shelter programs, prison ministry, and leading counseling programs. She also supervises a counselor in internship and maintains a private practice alongside other roles.

Nancy leans on client-centered work to listen deeply and follow each person’s pace. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns and build new skills. Solution-focused and emotionally-focused ideas are used to set achievable short-term goals and strengthen important relationships.

In sessions she encourages small, doable steps between meetings. She suggests simple stress management and self-reflection exercises people can try at home. She also brings practical problem solving when people feel stuck.

Her approach is straightforward and warm. People who want clear goals, steady encouragement, and hands-on tools may find her style helpful. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

How Nancy’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. It helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to talk through anger, stress, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors to create concrete skills for managing anxiety, panic, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused ideas concentrate on understanding strong feelings and repairing connection in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels practical. She will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their needs and adjust plans as progress is made.

The therapist's profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work from different locations when schedules or mobility make office visits harder. Talk with the therapist during scheduling to choose the session rhythm and setup that best supports daily life.

At a glance

Listed location
Illinois
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
LCPC
Languages
English
License (Illinois)
LCPC · No. 180007459
NPI
1073824215

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nancy help people with?

She supports people facing stress, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting struggles, addiction, ADHD, grief, and major life changes.

How would you describe her style in sessions?

Her style is direct and compassionate, combining listening with practical steps and short-term goals to help people move forward.

What is her professional background?

She has 19 years of experience in individual and group work, shelter programs, prison ministry, running counseling programs, and supervising trainees.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an IL LCPC and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported and are international clients taken?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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