About Pyol
Pyol Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who brings four years of clinical experience to work with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. Pyol practices in Illinois and focuses on helping people manage life changes, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people navigating LGBT concerns, family conflict, and issues related to women's health.
Pyol draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to create clear, doable steps people can try between sessions.
How Pyol works
She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, when trauma needs direct attention. Motivational Interviewing helps people find what motivates them and make changes at their own pace. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative.
Pyol listens for what matters most and helps build small habits that reduce symptoms over time. She frames therapy as a process that requires steady effort and supports each person through gradual progress. Pyol has a particular focus on working with people involved with BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, and with those navigating polyamory or non-monogamous relationships.
She also attends to chronic pain, long-term illness, disability-related concerns, multicultural issues, post-traumatic stress, and effects of sexual assault and abuse. Her approach centers on validation and respect while helping people find tools that fit their life. Pyol aims to empower clients so they can cope more independently as therapy progresses.
Pyol lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Pyol works with
The areas below are the ones Pyol selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Approaches for trauma, anxiety, and change online
Pyol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes that can make daily life easier.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, when trauma memories are a core concern; EMDR works through targeted processing to lessen the intensity of disturbing memories and reactions. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit to help people clarify goals and find the internal motivation to try new steps.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Pyol will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and comfort level. Together they review what's working and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow a face-to-face rhythm similar to office visits, while phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messages work well for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or for people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to keep steady care while balancing other obligations.
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