Professional Experience
Name: Terah Noel

About Me: 

I am currently earning my MS in Clinical Mental Health from Grand Canyon University (expected: Spring 2026) and hope to expand my skills under the guidance of experienced and effective practitioners. I want to gain deeper insight into evidence-based interventions, assessment and treatment planning, and therapeutic techniques to support clients in ways that reflect your practice’s approach and philosophy. My passion for this work comes from personal experience as an abuse survivor, fueling my dedication to walking alongside others as they reclaim their sense of self and safety.

Beyond my MS in Education, my experience as a Special Education Teacher and my GCU coursework, I have also earned a certification in Clinical Trauma and Resiliency from Florida State University, a program available to teachers and first-responders. This training allowed me to create Individualized Educational Plans (IEP’s) and Transition Plans while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams (including psychologists, speech pathologists, ABA therapists, social workers, etc.) from a trauma-informed perspective, as many of my students have endured adverse childhood experiences. Coordinating these services for each student has been an integral part of my professional experience, and I enjoy collaborating with other professionals to implement, monitor, and improve plans for every student in my care.

As a Master’s Level Special Education Teacher, I have worked extensively over the last 8 years managing large caseloads of up to 45 students each school year with special needs such as ODD, ADHD, Emotional Disturbance, severe autism, and learning disabilities, developing individualized interventions to help them overcome challenges. Working mostly in underprivileged communities with large populations of minority students, I have developed a strong sense of cultural awareness and sensitivity to the complex challenges of navigating identity, belief systems, and belonging. These experiences taught me to demonstrate empathy, openness, and respect for cultural and personal context. Meeting and exceeding the ethical standards for each client in my care is extremely important to me. I hope to learn from your clinicians how to adapt, implement and execute individualized therapeutic approaches for each client I serve. I welcome and encourage feedback from supervisors on how to grow, improve and contribute to your practice.

Additionally, my understanding of the mind–body connection is informed by over two decades as a professional dancer, meditator and yoga practitioner, witnessing how movement can help release emotional experiences. I love to integrate somatic exercises like breathing techniques and EMDR to help others regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with their bodies. I also serve as a Board Member and Administrator of the Thrive Arizona Community Foundation, where I help organize bi-monthly events supporting individuals experiencing a faith crisis.