Dr. Brigid Noonan , LMHC

Dr. Brigid Noonan welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or drained by stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, or life changes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more in control.

Dr. Noonan helps people talk through difficult emotions and decisions. She makes space for discussions about grief, intimacy, self-esteem, career questions, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. She also addresses mood disorders, ADHD, and challenges that come with aging, illness, or major transitions.

In sessions she aims for an open, nonjudgmental tone. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented. Clients work together with her to set priorities and try small changes between meetings.

Her practice includes work on addiction, eating and food-related issues, and substance misuse. She also supports people coping with guilt, shame, isolation, and life purpose questions. Her approach blends practical skills with attention to each person’s values and background.

Dr. Noonan is licensed in Maryland, New York, and Florida and offers services in English. She accepts international clients and uses online formats so people can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging to fit their schedules.

Approaches and how online sessions help

Dr. Noonan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and pacing change. One common approach is skill-based work that teaches concrete coping strategies for anxiety, mood swings, and cravings; these skills are practiced during sessions and applied between meetings to build momentum. Another approach emphasizes exploring values and goals to guide decisions about relationships, career moves, and life transitions; this helps people clarify what matters and shape actions that match those priorities.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to each person's history, current struggles, and what they hope to achieve. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let conversations feel more like an in-person visit while allowing people to join from different locations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit short updates or coping check-ins into a workday or between appointments. These formats can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent and practical for everyday life.