Dr. Brigid Noonan, LMHC

Dr. Brigid Noonan is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Maryland with 25 years of clinical experience. She is licensed to practice in Maryland, New York, Florida and the District of Columbia and brings a calm, pragmatic approach to helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma. Her practice also addresses depression, grief, intimacy and self-esteem concerns, as well as issues related to LGBT identity, family dynamics, career changes and neurodiversity.

Dr. Noonan emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. She works collaboratively with clients to identify practical coping strategies and to build skills that support healthier patterns and more fulfilling relationships. Whether someone seeks help for substance use, mood difficulties, grief, or the stresses of midlife and caregiving, she aims to empower each person to take the steps that feel right for them.

Seeking change takes courage, and Dr. Noonan focuses on supporting that process with empathy, clear guidance and evidence-based techniques. Her goal is to help clients move toward a more balanced, satisfying life while honoring each person’s values and unique circumstances.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Dr. Noonan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include skills-focused interventions designed to help people manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress by teaching practical coping strategies and behavioral changes. She also employs trauma-informed approaches to help clients process and recover from traumatic experiences in a paced and supportive way, which can be useful for trauma, abuse and grief-related concerns. In addition, her work often incorporates relational and family-focused methods to address communication, intimacy and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Noonan collaborates with each client to identify treatment methods that match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure the approach fits the person, not the other way around.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, to connect from different locations and to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. Licensed professionals provide focused, goal-oriented support that can be adapted to remote formats while preserving the therapeutic relationship and progress toward meaningful change.