Noel Estopinal

Counseling Intern

Noel (she/her) is a master’s-level clinician pursuing her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Colorado Denver. She takes a client-centered, humanistic approach to therapy, creating a space where all parts of you—especially those that haven’t always felt seen or affirmed—are welcome. Noel views therapy as a collaborative process, guided by your voice, insight, and values, with the goal of fostering deeper connection to yourself and others.

Her work is grounded in authenticity, empathy, and the belief in each person’s innate capacity for growth. Noel integrates mindfulness practices to support self-awareness, compassion, and emotional security. When helpful, she also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build practical skills for emotional regulation and navigating challenges.

 

Before joining Be and Belong Counseling, Noel supported adults with traumatic brain injuries, worked as a special education teacher, and cared for children with developmental needs in New Orleans. In each role, she’s been driven by a passion for helping people feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Outside of work, she enjoys time in nature, cooking, exploring new restaurants, live music, and being with loved ones.

 

Bachelors of Psychology – Sewanee University
Currently pursuing Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling  – University of Colorado Denver

Cultural Resume

• I identify as a white, cisgender woman, and I want to acknowledge that these identities come with unearned privilege, particularly within the Southern community where I was raised.

•  I am the youngest of four daughters and recognize how my birth order and family dynamics have impacted my personal development.

• I have the lived experience of navigating life with anxiety, ADHD, suicide loss, and difficult life transitions.

 

• I recognize that as an able-bodied individual I will never fully understand the lived experience as an individual navigating life with a disability, but my experience working as a special education teacher and with individuals living with a traumatic brain injury have deeply informed my practice.

• I recognize that while shared humanity connects us, we all carry distinct lived experiences, and I honor the impact of race, gender, culture, and spirituality in shaping our stories.