- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
About Joanne
Joanne Curgian is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of experience in counseling. She focuses on practical help for common struggles parents face, including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. Joanne presents straightforward, compassionate care for people who want clearer next steps.
She has worked across residential treatment, inpatient crisis intervention, substance abuse settings, probation services, and independent practice. That variety means she has seen many ways problems show up and what helps people move forward.
Background and approach
She uses that background to match support to each person nd situation. Joanne draws on client-centered therapy to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors in small, manageable steps.
Those approaches are practical and goal-focused when needed. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy days and different comfort levels. People often choose a shorter check-in by text or a full video session for deeper work.
Joanne aims to help parents and individuals cope with life changes, mood challenges, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She encourages clear goals, regular check-ins, and small changes that build better routines and steadier moods over time.
What Joanne works with
Everything Joanne lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Joanne helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joanne lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Joanne uses talk therapy online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's priorities. The therapist creates space for people to say what matters and then follows their lead to set helpful goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to improve mood and stress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She checks progress and adjusts the plan so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make counseling easier to fit into busy days. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation for deeper sessions. Phone sessions can require less bandwidth and work well for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text allow brief updates, ongoing support, or a check-in between appointments. These options help people keep therapy consistent while balancing parenting, work, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Joanne
What kinds of concerns does Joanne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, and related family and life-change topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a direct, compassionate style that focuses on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations are collaborative and focused on what will help day to day.
What is her professional background?
Joanne has 14 years of experience across residential treatment, inpatient crisis intervention, substance abuse programs, probation work, and independent practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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