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Online therapist

Joanne Curgian

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Joanne

Joanne Curgian is a licensed professional counselor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, and mood challenges. She brings 14 years of counseling experience and a straightforward, practical style. Joanne speaks plain language and helps clients figure out next steps without jargon.

She practices in Texas and offers therapy in English. Joanne's background includes work in residential treatment, inpatient and crisis intervention, substance abuse programs, probation settings, and independent practice.

Background and approach

That variety means she has seen many different situations and knows how to adapt her approach. In sessions she focuses on what feels most useful for the person in front of her. She combines listening with clear tools and steps to try between meetings.

Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy, using conversation to understand needs and skills-based work to change patterns. Joanne often helps people manage intense emotions, rethink unhelpful thoughts, and build daily routines that support recovery and stability. She also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, identity topics such as LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns, and family-related stresses.

People seeking help for parenting challenges, adoption and foster care questions, or blended family dynamics will find practical focus in sessions. Joanne also supports those coping with substance use, compulsive behaviors, impulsivity, and mood disorders. She aims to make therapy accessible and to work collaboratively on realistic goals.

Deciding to start therapy is a big step, and Joanne approaches that decision with respect. She helps clients set manageable goals and tracks progress in simple, tangible ways.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. It emphasizes understanding each person's experience and helping them make their own choices about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses clear techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is made together, and the plan can change as needs evolve over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions work when visual contact isn't needed, and live chat or text-based messaging supports short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when life is unpredictable. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured work, homework suggestions, and regular progress checks, while keeping the focus on meaningful, doable steps.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joanne address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, ADHD, mood disorders, and related concerns such as intimacy, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Joanne listens closely and uses straightforward techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills.
What experience does she bring?
Joanne has 14 years in counseling with experience in residential treatment, inpatient and crisis intervention, substance abuse programs, probation work, and independent practice.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - with license TX LPC 70747 and practices in Texas.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions offered online?
Joanne provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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