- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- ACT and CBT methods
About Noel
Noel Nightingale Follis is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with five years of clinical experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports those facing addiction, grief, sleep and eating concerns, and life changes such as career shifts or parenting strain.
Noel meets people where old family patterns show up in adult life. She talks through how childhood roles, attachment habits, and expectations influence current relationships and behavior. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps you can try between meetings as well as talking through what feels stuck.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered ways of listening, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to build attention and calm, and aspects of the Gottman Method appear when relationship skills are the focus.
Noel has experience working with individuals and couples, and she draws on her LCPC training in Illinois to guide clinical decision making. She pays attention to co-occurring issues such as ADHD, chronic illness, or caregiving stress when those affect therapy goals.
People often begin by naming one repeating pattern from their family of origin they want to change. Sessions move from identifying that pattern to practicing different ways of responding. She asks for small experiments, honest feedback, and regular check-ins on what is or is not helpful.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and patterns tied to family expectations. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what someone is experiencing so they can find their own solutions; it supports self-understanding and decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Noel treats approach selection as collaborative. She will explore your goals, try methods in session, and adjust based on what helps you make small, testable changes.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let a therapist and client practice communication skills in the context of everyday routines. If you prefer certain scheduling patterns or shorter sessions to fit a work break, mention that when you complete the matching questionnaire so session planning can reflect your needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
Noel works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, and patterns that trace back to the family of origin.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a blend of client-centered listening, ACT, and CBT. Sessions focus on practical steps, noticing thoughts, and trying new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Noel has five years of clinical experience working in counseling settings and with individual clients and couples.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
No, she does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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