Joanne Curgian , LPC

Joanne Curgian is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 14 years of experience working in the counseling field. Her professional background includes roles in residential treatment, inpatient and crisis intervention, substance abuse services, probation-related work, and private practice. She approaches therapy from a practical, client-focused perspective and believes that counseling can be helpful for anyone who chooses to pursue it.

Joanne views the decision to seek therapy as an important and courageous step and aims to meet that decision with respect and supportive guidance. She brings experience across a range of treatment settings to help clients navigate transitions, manage symptoms, and address challenging life circumstances. Her practice emphasizes accessibility and the idea that effective care should be straightforward to obtain.

Joanne looks forward to partnering with individuals as they work toward clear, sustainable change and to supporting each person through the early steps of their therapeutic journey.

Client-Centered Care and CBT for Online Support

Joanne uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a warm, accepting environment where a person’s own goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard as they explore personal values, relationships, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills-based approach Joanne employs to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is often useful for managing stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and difficulties that interfere with daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies over time to support progress. The plan is shaped together so therapy stays aligned with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and reduces barriers to regular care. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support across different formats, helping people access therapy in ways that fit their lives.