Jacques Noguess , LPC

Jacques Noguess is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 14 years of counseling experience and a total of 29 years working in social services to his therapeutic practice. He focuses on helping people move past whatever has been holding them back so they can pursue meaningful goals and greater well-being. Jacques combines a pragmatic focus on symptoms with a strengths-based emphasis on possibility, guiding clients through transitions, loss, stress, and relationship challenges with steady, compassionate support.

His professional background has ranged from helping young people explore career and identity to supporting adults who want to clarify purpose and older adults facing life changes. Over the years he has worked with individuals managing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries. Above all, he centers listening and understanding as the foundation of change.

Jacques uses an integrative approach that blends methods such as Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, multimodal strategies, and mindfulness within a Positive Psychology framework. He describes his work as evidence-informed and personalized, selecting tools that match each personâs needs. Outside of practice he is a happily married father of two, enjoys playing music, considers himself a lifelong learner, and values perspectives gained from travel around the world.

Approach-Based Care and Online Therapy Options with Jacques Noguess

Jacques draws from several proven approaches to tailor work to each personâs needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that align with their values - it can be especially helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and addictive patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so that the clientâs own goals and insights guide the pace and focus of work.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Jacques works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best given their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. He adapts techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy provides practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to meet during busy schedules, maintain continuity while traveling, or connect from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver consistent, goal-focused care that fits into a clientâs life, including work with international clients when appropriate.