- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Noel
Noel Nightingale Follis is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. She also helps with intimacy-related issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, and career or self-esteem struggles.
Noel sees individuals and couples. Her approach focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and to try small changes that can reduce daily strain.
Her sessions draw on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take action that matters to them. Mindfulness practices are sometimes included to build awareness and manage stress.
Noel has experience with relationship work and uses elements of the Gottman Method when appropriate to help partners communicate and solve recurring conflicts. Client-centered principles guide how she listens and responds, prioritizing what each person brings to the room.
She works with a broad range of concerns commonly faced in early adulthood, such as stepping into first jobs, navigating education and relationships, and managing the pressure to meet milestones. Sessions move at a practical pace. Clients can expect clear goals and options for coping strategies they can use between meetings.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Noel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and daily stress. ACT encourages noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and taking actions that align with personal values, which can help with motivation and life transitions.She also draws on client-centered listening and mindfulness techniques to increase awareness and emotional regulation. The search for the best approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adjust methods as sessions progress so the work fits what the client needs.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many clients find online sessions convenient because they can fit a brief check-in between school or work commitments, avoid travel time, or choose an option that uses less bandwidth such as phone or audio-only if offered. Noel aims to make sessions practical and workable within everyday schedules while focusing on steps people can use outside session time.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Noel help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related topics listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward conversation, practical steps, and a mix of approaches like CBT, ACT, mindfulness, Gottman Method elements, and client-centered listening.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Noel holds an Illinois LCPC and has five years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and lists Illinois as her location.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
No, she does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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