- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and client-centered
- Substance use support
About Joanne
Joanne Curgian is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 14 years of experience. She supports young adults and other adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues related to parenting, intimacy, bipolar and mood disorders, and LGBTQ matters.
Her background includes residential treatment, inpatient and crisis intervention, substance abuse work, probation services, and private practice. That variety means she has seen people at intense turning points and in steady, long-term work. She uses what she’s learned to help people manage immediate problems and plan for longer term change.
In sessions she draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). That looks like listening first, then helping people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. She focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Joanne emphasizes making counseling accessible. She treats starting therapy as a practical decision - one step toward better daily functioning. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented, with room to address feelings, habits, and life demands.
She has worked with substance use and crisis settings as well as ongoing outpatient care, so she is comfortable moving between short-term interventions and longer work. People come to her for help with big transitions, managing mood, and repairing or setting boundaries in relationships.
If someone is weighing therapy, she asks for a candid look at current stressors and goals. From there she helps build a clear plan of what to try next and how to measure progress.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Joanne uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and helping people express what matters to them. It suits people who need a reflective, supportive conversation about goals and values.CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and some addiction-related habits.
Figuring out which approach to use is part of the work. Joanne meets people where they are and makes decisions together about what to try first. She will review goals, test an approach, and adjust based on what helps the person make progress.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel, and check in during transitional periods such as starting a job or moving. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the available options before booking. This helps ensure meeting times and the way sessions are held work with work, school, and daily life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Joanne works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and a range of mood and intimacy issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, listening first then using practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years working in counseling across residential treatment, inpatient crisis work, substance abuse, probation, and private practice.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LPC in Texas and practices under that credential within the state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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