Nicole Franger, MA, LPC, Therapist in Plainfield, Illinois

Nicole Franger, LPC, supports teens and adults across Illinois as they navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clinical expertise, and a personalized approach to therapy. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, she provides individual therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, and other mental health challenges. Nicole creates a warm, supportive environment where patients feel heard, understood, and respected. She works collaboratively with each person to build resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Nicole has a particular passion for supporting individuals navigating grief, gender identity concerns and women’s mental health challenges, including postpartum depression and anxiety. She understands that these experiences can feel deeply personal and complex and strives to help patients develop greater self-understanding, emotional healing, and confidence. During sessions, Nicole enjoys using humor, art, and the occasional board game to make the time feel less like a “doctor’s visit” and more like a personalized 1 on 1 meeting. Outside of her clinical work, Nicole enjoys relaxing at home with her 2 cats, playing Stardew Valley on her Nintendo Switch, or going out for a run. Overall, she remains committed to continued professional growth and providing thoughtful, compassionate care to all who chose to see her.