- Anxiety and depression
- Practical coping skills
- Relationship support
About Noel
Noel Nightingale Follis is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, or major life changes. Noel also supports people dealing with trauma, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and issues connected to adoption and foster care.
Noel keeps sessions direct and down-to-earth. She aims to create an open space where clients can talk without feeling judged. Noel has five years of clinical experience and brings steady, practical guidance to conversations about everyday struggles.
Her approach blends several straightforward methods. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She uses client-centered listening so people feel heard and understood. Mindfulness and acceptance strategies are woven in to help manage distress and build coping skills.
Noel also uses techniques from the Gottman Method when couples want to improve communication and reduce conflict. She works collaboratively to set clear goals and small steps clients can try between sessions. Progress is tracked in simple, practical ways.
People who choose Noel typically want a therapist who listens closely and suggests concrete tools. She emphasizes usable strategies over jargon. If you are thinking about therapy, Noel encourages taking the first step and will guide scheduling and initial planning.
How Noel’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match your values. It helps when worry or avoidance keeps you from living the way you want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers tools to change patterns that cause distress. Client-Centered Therapy centers sessions on listening and empathy so people feel understood before trying new strategies.Noel treats choosing an approach as a team effort. She will talk with each person about their goals, what has helped before, and what feels doable. Together you’ll try methods and adjust them to fit your needs and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking. The therapist profile does not list session formats, so check current choices when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, allow brief check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so you can focus on progress. Licensed professionals can use these methods remotely to teach coping skills, practice communication, and track changes over time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Noel commonly help with?
Noel helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family issues, trauma, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and topics related to adoption and foster care.
What is Noel’s style in sessions?
She keeps sessions direct and practical, listens without judgment, and works with clients to set small, achievable goals between meetings.
What background does Noel bring to therapy?
Noel has five years of clinical experience and experience with individuals and couples. She emphasizes clear guidance and steady support.
What credential does Noel hold and where is she based?
Noel is an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
Noel does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Noel?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.