Noelle Penshorn, LMFT
Compassionate, practical relationship and life support
About Noelle
Noelle Penshorn helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, trauma, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and struggles with self-esteem and intimacy. She practices in Wisconsin and draws on eight years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
Noelle uses clear, practical steps so people can feel steadier and more connected in daily life. Noelle trained in marriage and family therapy and holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential (LMFT).
She approaches concerns from how relationships and patterns shape experience, while working with each person’s strengths. Sessions aim to clarify feelings, identify repeating patterns, and try small changes that matter.
Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, the Gottman Method for relationship work, and mindfulness techniques. Noelle often blends talk with simple, hands-on practices people can use between sessions.
She also values creative expression and sometimes brings art into the process to help name emotions. Noelle describes therapy as a collaborative effort.
She listens for what people need, then suggests options and experiments to test what helps. The focus is on practical skills for coping with life changes, improving communication, and managing strong emotions.
Outside of work she enjoys art, photography, hiking, and time near lakes. Those interests inform a calm, down-to-earth style in sessions and a focus on what’s possible in everyday life.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and reflecting what a person is experiencing so they can find their own solutions and build self-trust.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Sessions are collaborative - techniques can be adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are used for more in-depth conversations and relationship work, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum through regular contact.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin, Colorado
- Languages
- English