- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Gottman informed
About Noel
Noel Nightingale Follis is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, and anger. Noel also addresses issues such as grief, intimacy, sleep and eating concerns, self-esteem, and career stress.
She works with individuals and couples to talk through what is happening now. Sessions are straightforward and practical. She aims to help clients notice patterns in thoughts and behavior and try small, doable changes.
Noel uses a mix of approaches depending on what the person needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people choose actions that match their values. Mindfulness practices are offered to help calm the body and refocus attention.
Her background includes experience with relationship-focused work informed by the Gottman Method. She also brings motivational interviewing skills when people are weighing change, and client-centered ways of listening so people can talk without judgment. That combination is meant to be practical rather than theoretical.
People who come for help with anger often want clearer boundaries, less snap reactions, or better ways to bring up hard topics. Noel helps clients build skills for managing strong feelings, communicating more directly, and making choices that reduce reactive patterns over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Noel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that matter even when feelings are strong; it can help with anger that gets in the way of relationships. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and reactions.She also brings client-centered listening to sessions, which means the therapist stays focused on what the client says and helps them shape next steps. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Noel will discuss options with the client and try approaches that match the person’s goals and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is limited, or avoid travel for appointments. These practical benefits help people maintain momentum while they practice new ways of responding to anger and stress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Noel work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, anger, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She listens, helps identify patterns, and uses actionable techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Noel has five years of clinical experience overall and three years of professional work experience noted in her background.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.