- Client-centered approach
- Skills-focused work
- Practical problem solving
About Joanne
Joanne Curgian is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 14 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addiction, parenting strain, ADHD challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, and codependency. Joanne aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday life.
She draws on practical methods and a warm, client-focused stance. In sessions she listens first, then works with each person to set small, realistic goals. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on steps that can make daily life easier.
Joanne's background includes residential treatment, inpatient and crisis intervention, substance abuse work, probation settings, and private practice. That mix gives her a wide view of how different challenges show up in relationships and routines.
Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using supportive listening alongside skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Sessions often include problem-solving, coping strategies, and planning for real-world situations.
People who come to Joanne typically want clear tools they can use right away. She encourages realistic pacing and collaboration so progress fits into a busy life. Choosing therapy is a big step, and she aims to make the process understandable and manageable.
Therapeutic approaches and what online work can offer
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and guides conversations toward their goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and behavior change.Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and preferences and adjust the approach over time. Some people prefer more skills-based work, while others need time to process and be heard first, and the therapist will combine methods to match those needs.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer continuity when routines change. Licensed professionals can use different ways to meet that help sessions fit into everyday life without requiring major schedule changes.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Joanne help with?
Joanne supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addictions, parenting concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration, paired with practical cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Joanne has 14 years of experience working in residential treatment, inpatient and crisis settings, substance abuse programs, probation services, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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