- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship support
- Practical coping skills
About Noel
Noel Nightingale Follis is an Illinois-licensed counselor who helps people cope with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. She also supports those facing trauma, grief, addiction, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and work-related stress. Noel invites clients to begin therapy with a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach that focuses on small, practical changes.
Noel has five years of clinical experience and brings that perspective to each session. She aims to create an open space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and test out new ways of handling stress. Sessions are intended to be collaborative; she listens first and works with each person to set realistic goals.
Noel draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to match tools to a person’s needs. She also uses Gottman Method ideas for work on relationships and mindfulness practices to help reduce reactivity. Treatment plans are adapted to the concern presented and the client’s preferences.
Her background includes work with adults and couples on issues like parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and complex grieving. She names additional focus areas including attachment concerns, adoption and foster care questions, chronic illness, and body image difficulties.
Noel practices in Illinois as an LCPC, and she conducts sessions in English. To start, readers are guided to complete the service’s matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Noel has five years of clinical experience and brings that perspective to each session. She aims to create an open space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and test out new ways of handling stress. Sessions are intended to be collaborative; she listens first and works with each person to set realistic goals.
Noel draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to match tools to a person’s needs. She also uses Gottman Method ideas for work on relationships and mindfulness practices to help reduce reactivity. Treatment plans are adapted to the concern presented and the client’s preferences.
Her background includes work with adults and couples on issues like parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and complex grieving. She names additional focus areas including attachment concerns, adoption and foster care questions, chronic illness, and body image difficulties.
Noel practices in Illinois as an LCPC, and she conducts sessions in English. To start, readers are guided to complete the service’s matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Noel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Client-Centered techniques. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, listening stance so clients feel heard and can explore issues at their own pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Noel will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend methods that feel like a good fit. The process is collaborative, with ongoing adjustments based on what helps in practice.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find therapy easier to fit into daily life when sessions are scheduled around work or caregiving, or when short check-ins are possible between responsibilities. Online sessions can reduce travel time and allow regular contact during busy weeks, while still focusing on skills practice, mindfulness work, and relationship check-ins in the same way as in-person therapy.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Noel help with?
Noel supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, addiction concerns, intimacy questions, parenting strain, and work or career-related stress.
How would you describe Noel's therapy style?
She uses a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach that focuses on listening first and working collaboratively to set clear, achievable goals.
What is Noel's experience with clients?
Noel has five years of clinical experience and has worked with individuals and couples on a range of concerns including ADHD, compassion fatigue, and chronic illness related stress.
Where is Noel licensed and practicing?
Noel holds an Illinois LCPC credential and provides services based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with Noel?
Noel does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.