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Pyol Thompson, LCPC

Queer multiracial therapist focused on trauma healing
  • Trauma focused care
  • LGBTQ and kink affirming
  • CBT and EMDR

About Pyol Thompson

Pyol Thompson is a queer, multiracial therapist who centers work with people who have been marginalized by culture and society. They draw on lived experience and clinical training to support clients from LGBTQ communities, polyamorous and kink communities, and those navigating multiracial family dynamics. Pyol creates a nonjudgmental space where concerns that are often overlooked can be explored and validated.

They offer motivational talk therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and are certified in basic Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. Pyol emphasizes practical, collaborative steps that help clients build coping skills and move toward greater independence in managing difficult emotions and life challenges.

Driven by a commitment to compassion and respect, Pyol focuses on empowering people who have survived trauma and those coping with relationship diversity, chronic illness, sleep difficulties, compassion fatigue, and shifts in identity or circumstance. Their approach aims to show clients their worth and to help them make steady, sustainable changes over time. Pyol welcomes conversations to determine whether their style and experience are a good fit.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureChronic pain, illness, and disabilityMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Pyol Thompson have?

Pyol Thompson has four years of clinical experience working with clients on issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns.

Is Pyol Thompson a licensed therapist?

Yes. Pyol Thompson holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180012475.

In which languages does Pyol Thompson provide therapy?

Pyol Thompson provides therapy in English.

Where is Pyol Thompson located?

Pyol Thompson is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Pyol Thompson as my therapist?

You can work with Pyol Thompson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Pyol Thompson work with international clients?

No. Pyol Thompson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Pyol Thompson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Online Approaches for Trauma-Informed and Collaborative Care

Pyol integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR into online sessions to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to improve mood and daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), in which Pyol is certified in the basic protocol, supports processing of past distressing memories to reduce their emotional intensity and related symptoms. Motivational Interviewing offers a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change when clients face difficult decisions or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Pyol works together with clients to tailor methods to each person’s goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for clients with diverse schedules, mobility needs, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to access consistent care, maintain continuity during life changes, and use approaches like CBT and EMDR in ways that suit each person’s comfort and pace.

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