Noel Nightingale Follis, LCPC

Noel Nightingale Follis is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Noel also supports people dealing with grief, addiction, codependency patterns, and life changes.

Noel helps people talk through what is happening in their lives and name the patterns that keep causing pain. She meets clients individually and with partners when relationship issues come up. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy and mindfulness practices to slow things down and build awareness. The Gottman Method is part of her work when couples want specific skills for communication and conflict.

In sessions she works to make it straightforward to practice new ways of reacting, set boundaries, and handle strong emotions. She pays attention to how caregiving roles, career stress, or living around another person’s drinking or intense moods affect daily life.

Noel is based in Illinois and provides services in English. If you are thinking about beginning, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment so you can see how the work might fit your life.

How therapy approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck from patterns like people-pleasing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing different responses. It is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and habit changes.

Noel works with clients to figure out which approach fits best. Figuring that out is a collaborative process based on your goals, the issues you bring, and what feels workable. The first sessions are a chance to try a method and adjust if needed.

The practical benefit of online work is making therapy fit into a busy life. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or medical appointments and can reduce travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered, and then choose times and rhythms that fit your routine.