Where lived experience meets licensed expertise.

A Note from Phylicia

"The Noel Approach™ was born from a commitment I made to myself: to do the work—honestly, creatively, and wholeheartedly. My healing journey taught me that we don’t always need to be ‘fixed.’ We need space to feel, to express, to soften, and to reconnect with who we truly are."

"This space is for the visionaries, the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the everyday people carrying silent weight. It’s for those who crave meaningful change, but want to get there through compassion—not pressure. Whether I’m holding space in a therapy session, guiding a creative workshop, or supporting a team’s emotional growth—I meet you with presence, professionalism, and care."


-Phylicia K. Noel, LCSW

Phylicia K. Noel, LCSW
Founder | Licensed Clinical Therapist | Creative Wellness Facilitator| Urban Trauma Specialist

Healing Through Creative Wellness

Creative. Compassionate. Centered in Care.

The N.O.E.L.™ Approach

The N.O.E.L.™ Approach is a framework for service delivery rooted in Nurture, Openness, Embodiment, and Liberation. It guides how support is offered rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all process. This approach prioritizes creating a safe, structured space where individuals are nurtured through presence and pacing, invited into openness without pressure, supported in embodying insight through emotional regulation and awareness, and empowered toward liberation through sustainable, self-directed change. The work is intentionally unhurried, integrative, and grounded—honoring both the emotional and practical realities of each person’s life while supporting clarity, self-trust, and forward movement.

A serene arrangement featuring various essential oil bottles on a wooden tray surrounded by dried herbs and rose petals. A white and a slightly smaller candle are lit, casting a warm glow. A white vase filled with greenery stands on the left, and a small Buddha statue is placed near a potted succulent on the right. The setting suggests a tranquil atmosphere, possibly for meditation or relaxation.
A serene arrangement featuring various essential oil bottles on a wooden tray surrounded by dried herbs and rose petals. A white and a slightly smaller candle are lit, casting a warm glow. A white vase filled with greenery stands on the left, and a small Buddha statue is placed near a potted succulent on the right. The setting suggests a tranquil atmosphere, possibly for meditation or relaxation.

"The wound is the place where light enters you"

-Rumi