Noelle McWard LCSW

About

Noelle McWard, LCSW, is the founder of Counseling Solutions, a group practice in Chicago providing psychotherapy services to individuals and couples. She has been a practicing therapist since 1993, focusing her practice work on individual and couples therapy for clients facing issues of anxiety, depression, grief, life transition issues, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Noelle has served as an adjunct instructor at Loyola University Chicago in the Graduate School of Social Work and is a Licensed Continuing Education Sponsor for social workers, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists in the state of Illinois. She has presented numerous professional development programs in Chicago. Additionally, Noelle is the founder and director of the Counseling Solutions Training Institute which curates virtual and in-person professional development programs for mental health professionals in Chicago and Illinois.

Recent Posts

How to Grow Your Tolerance for Uncertainty

Embracing uncertainty and change can be a key to overcoming anxiety. Learn techniques to find comfort in the unknown, and unleash your potential to feel fully alive.

How to Heal: The Process of Change When Overcoming Anxiety

Trust the process, embrace change, and find relief.

What Does It Mean to Sit With Your Feelings?

Having the ability to sit with and feel your feelings without being overwhelmed by them is an essential skill that can greatly enhance your self-awareness and quality of life.

The Problem With Control

If you attempt to manage your life and anxiety through control and over-functioning, there is a better way that can yield greater relaxation, calm, and feeling more fully human.

Facing Your Fears

If you have ever felt paralyzed by anxiety, or avoided things you want or need to do because of anxiety, you can learn to push past your fear to live your life more fully.

The 5 Universal Truths of Anxiety

How recognizing the common traits and truths of anxiety can help you understand your mind, calm your body, and face your fears.

What Is Your Anxiety Type?

Not all anxiety is created equal. By understanding the root cause and nature of your anxiety, you will learn valuable insights to better manage and overcome it.