- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Family of origin issues
About Joanne
Joanne Curgian is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues tied to family of origin. She also supports people navigating parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes work in residential treatment, inpatient crisis intervention, substance abuse programs, probation services, and private practice. That range gives her experience with different settings and moments when people seek help. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work.
In sessions she listens for patterns that come from the family someone grew up in and how those patterns affect current relationships and behavior. Conversations focus on specific situations and practical steps a person can try between sessions. She uses CBT tools to spot unhelpful thinking and to practice different responses.
Joanne also uses a client-centered stance to follow each person's pace and concerns. This means sessions often begin with what feels most pressing and then move toward clear goals. She aims to make therapy approachable for people dealing with life transitions, parenting stress, or questions about identity and relationship styles.
Her practice is based in Texas and she works in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. In practice this means the therapist asks about what matters most and adjusts pacing and topics to fit the person's concerns. It is useful when someone needs to process emotions or clarify values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses concrete exercises to identify unhelpful thinking and to try new responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist and client work together to decide which methods to use based on current goals and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process may mix client-centered listening with CBT exercises as needed.
The biography does not list specific online or in-person formats. Confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists generally tailor pacing and homework to fit everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She supports people working through family of origin issues, family problems, codependency, and related relationship and intimacy topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines a client-centered approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on what the person brings and on practical thinking and behavior changes.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 14 years in counseling, including residential treatment, inpatient crisis intervention, substance abuse services, probation work, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC, licensed in Texas, and provides services based in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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