I have a Master of Science in the field of Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Child and Adolescent Therapy (CHAD), attained in May 2003 from Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA. I have worked in the Mental Health field for 18 years. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (Lic #: 13974).
I have experience working with individuals, families, children, couples and in group settings. I am experienced in many areas of counseling; However, I have spent most of my counseling career working with children and adolescents. I have experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Model, Play Therapy, Behavior Modification, Psychoeducation, Psychotherapy, Trauma Focused Therapy and Crisis Management. I currently provide the following services: individual therapy, family therapy and group therapy.
My theoretical style is a person- centered approach. I believe trust is an essential part of the therapy, and it is developed over the course of the therapeutic relationship. As a counselor, I will facilitate a safe trusting relationship by listening, being forth coming, authentic, nonjudgmental and empathetic. As your counselor, my role is to help you learn effective skills that build on your own strengths, define attainable and achievable goals and recognize options that are available to you. My goal is to serve you in a respectful, professional, honest and caring manner.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 13974
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I love ms Noella she is great
Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Noella for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Really great experience. Would recommend to anybody.
Written on Jul 31, 2022 after therapy with Noella for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Noella listens and is very knowledgeable about how to directly connect with any topic at hand. She has a way of understanding what your needs are without you overly explaining yourself. I really love my therapist. She's amazing!
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Noella for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She’s attentive, kind and has been very helpful
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Noella for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Therapy changed my life, she changed my life. It’s hard to find your way out of the darkness by yourself!
Written on May 20, 2022 after therapy with Noella for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Listens well, offers good perspectives!
Written on Feb 10, 2022 after therapy with Noella for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, family conflicts, and adhd