Jeff Noles, LPC, LAC, CCS: Clinical Director at Stonewater
Who Is Jeff Noles, Clinical Director at Stonewater?
LPC, LAC, CCS, CADC, CTT, CMAT, BC-TMH
Jeff Noles, LPC, LAC, CCS, is the Clinical Director at Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center in Oxford, Mississippi, where he has led clinical care for adolescent boys and young men and their families since 2008.
Jeff Noles earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from Louisiana Tech University and his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Jeff became a Licensed Addiction Counselor in 2011 and a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2018. He is also a Certified Trauma Therapist. Additionally, Jeff became a Certified Clinical Supervisor in 2022.
Jeff utilizes Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Jeff believes his client’s best chance of sustained healing is the result of a systemic change. He works closely with families to help see what their roles in their loved one’s recovery will be.
Having been sober since July, 2006 Jeff has worked with the addicted population in residential settings for the last 15 years in the hopes of giving to others what was given to him.
Jeff is married to his wife Kayt and they have two boys, Anders and Arlo. He loves watching sports of all kinds and is a lifelong fan of the Minnesota Vikings.
“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that there was something wrong with me." - Glennon Doyle
Licenses:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Louisiana - Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors; License #6644; issued October 29, 2018.
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Mississippi - Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors; License #2981; issued May 22, 2023.
- Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Louisiana - Louisiana Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority; License #1393; issued July 25, 2011.
Certifications:
- Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), Louisiana - Louisiana Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority; Credential #5031; 2022.
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Mississippi - Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals; Credential #AR23-011N; 2023.
- Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), Mississippi - Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals; Credential #CS23-001N; 2023.
- Certified Trauma Therapist (CTT) - Spirit to Spirit Healing; Credential #00158; 2019.
- Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) - International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP); Credential #2022-3863; 2024.
- Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist - Chemical Dependency (CMAT-CD) - IITAP; 2026.
- Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) - Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE); 2026.
Education:
- Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of Louisiana at Monroe, 2015.
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Louisiana Tech University, 2003.
Years of Experience:
18 years in adult and adolescent residential addiction treatment (July 2008-present), as a therapist and clinical director.
Specialties and Conditions Treated:
- Adolescent and adult substance use disorders, including cannabis use disorder and high-potency THC-related mental health concerns.
- Co-occurring anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, ADHD, avoidance, loneliness, and delayed independence.
- Trauma-informed care; shame, attachment wounds, protective survival patterns, and inner-child work.
- Compulsive sexual behavior and multiple addictions.
- Family systems, family engagement, relationship repair, and parent support.
- Relapse prevention, residential treatment, and extended care planning.
- Clinical supervision and staff development; Youth Mental Health First Aid instruction.
- CBT-, DBT-, and REBT-informed interventions; emotional regulation, identity development, peer accountability, and resilience.
- Adolescent mental health effects of smartphones, social media, and phone-based culture.
Professional Memberships:
- NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals - Member.
- Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association (MLPCA) - Member.
- American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) - Associate Member
Published Works:
- A&E Intervention - "Eric" (2013) - featured in the episode as Eric's primary therapist.
- Interview with Jeff Noles - Clinical Director at Stonewater (Stonewater Recovery).
- How Marijuana Impacts the Teenage Brain - quoted clinical expert.
- Teen THC Use & Psychosis: A Growing Concern - quoted clinical expert.
- What Parents Need to Know About Marijuana-Induced Psychosis - quoted clinical expert.
- Breaking the Stigma: Why Parents Struggle to Address Marijuana Use - quoted clinical expert.
- Modern Treatment Approaches for Teen Marijuana Use - quoted clinical expert.
- Vaping & Marijuana: A Dangerous Teen Connection - quoted clinical expert.
- Jeff Noles Speaker Profile (Other Parents Like Me).
Speaking Engagements and Awards:
- Rising Up: Resurrecting the Child Within - 2021 Mississippi Opioid & Heroin Drug Summit; September 17, 2021.
- The ACA Code of Ethics: What You Need to Know to Practice Ethically - TPN.health live webinar and on-demand CE presentation; December 27, 2023.
- Protecting the Spirit of Our Children and Our Own Inner Child - Dilworth Center workshop; August 16, 2024.
- Raising Resilience: Addressing Anxiety in the Age of Social Media and Comparison Culture - TPN.health on-demand CE presentation; December 30, 2024.
- How We Got Here, How We Respond: Practical Solutions for Rebuilding Genuine Connection in a Tech-Based Culture - Partners in Treatment Conference on Mental Health, Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee; October 28, 2026.