Noel Nightingale Follis , LCPC

Noel Nightingale Follis is licensed in Illinois and brings five years of clinical experience to her practice. She holds the LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) credential and works with people facing depression, anxiety, family and relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, and a variety of other presenting challenges.

Noel has experience supporting both individuals and couples and focuses on creating an open, safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. She values a collaborative approach that honors each personâs perspective and pace.

Noel recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and affirms those who take that first step. She is committed to standing alongside clients as they explore their concerns and work toward the goals that matter most to them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Noel draws from evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each personâs needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports choosing actions that align with personal values - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental stance so clients lead the pace and focus of work - this approach can be useful for building trust, exploring relationship concerns, and strengthening self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and learning practical skills to shift them, which can aid with anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges.

Noel approaches treatment collaboratively and will help determine which combination of methods best fits a clientâs goals, needs, and preferences. Together they explore what feels most helpful and make adjustments as the work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions. These options support access to licensed professionals and allow therapists and clients to work together in ways that suit the clientâs life and needs.