Noelle Penshorn , LMFT

Noelle Penshorn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Wisconsin with eight years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College, where she trained in systems-based approaches that consider how family and relationship dynamics shape individual well-being. Her undergraduate studies in Fine Art inform a creative, expressive element in her work and she often integrates art as a way to help people name and process difficult emotions.

Noelle takes a strength-based stance, guiding individuals, couples, and families toward practical solutions while helping them uncover greater clarity about their feelings and needs. She focuses on relationships as central to a fulfilling life and encourages self-compassion as a foundation for stronger connections with others. Her practice addresses a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and blended family issues, intimacy and commitment challenges, and communication or family-of-origin problems.

Noelle blends evidence-informed methods to help clients identify unhealthy patterns, heal emotional pain, and work toward meaningful change. Outside of clinical work she enjoys traveling, hiking, photography, and art, and spends summers near local lakes and beaches with her family and two pet rabbits.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that align with their values - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional positive regard so people feel heard and supported while exploring their own solutions; it is effective for building self-esteem and processing grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood conditions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Noelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, drawing on the practices used by licensed professionals and therapists to tailor care to each person or family.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer meeting from home. Sessions with Noelle can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and accessible while maintaining continuity of care.