Pyol Thompson , LCPC

Pyol Thompson is a non-binary, pansexual, fem-presenting, queer, multiracial therapist who centers work with people and communities that have experienced marginalization. The therapist focuses on supporting those navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life transitions, as well as individuals involved in LGBT, polyamory, and kink communities and those living in multiracial households. Pyol brings four years of clinical experience to this work and aims to offer a listening space that validates lived experience and recognizes the added strain of feeling on the margins.

Pyol uses motivational talk therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is certified in basic Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. As an LCPC - a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - the therapist combines practical skills with compassionate, non-judgmental support to help clients build coping strategies and gradual, lasting change. Progress is framed as a collaborative process that requires investment from both therapist and client rather than a quick fix.

Pyol became a clinician out of a commitment to stand with survivors of trauma, to offer affirmation and to help people recognize their inherent value. The therapist is not currently accepting clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Pyol draws from several practical, evidence-informed methods to address symptoms and build skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing concrete strategies to shift them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, and Pyol is certified in basic EMDR techniques. Motivational Interviewing involves collaborative, goal-focused conversations that enhance motivation for change and can be especially helpful when clients face ambivalence about next steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work and will be determined together. Pyol works collaboratively with each person to match goals, preferences, and needs to specific methods and to adjust the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy lives and to connect from different locations within Illinois. These options allow licensed professionals to provide regular support, practice skills between sessions, and stay engaged in ways that suit each client’s schedule and comfort.