Joanne Curgian , LPC

Joanne Curgian, LPC, brings 14 years of experience working across multiple areas of counseling, including residential treatment, inpatient and crisis intervention, substance abuse services, probation-related work, and private practice. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, she combines practical knowledge from those varied settings to help people navigate stress, addiction, relationship challenges, mood changes, and other life transitions.

She believes that therapy should be accessible and beneficial for everyone, and that choosing to pursue personal change is an important and courageous step. Joanne approaches each referral with respect for individual needs and the real-world challenges clients face, drawing on a range of experiences to tailor support and interventions.

Joanne values collaboration and offers steady, nonjudgmental guidance as clients explore coping strategies, build resilience, and work toward meaningful goals. She welcomes the opportunity to be part of a client’s journey toward improved well-being and greater balance in daily life.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Joanne Curgian uses client-centered methods that prioritize the individual's perspective, creating a space where clients set goals and explore their values while the therapist offers empathy and reflective support. This approach can be helpful for people working through relationship concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often useful for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, stress, and patterns that contribute to anger or impulsivity.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne will work with each client to assess needs, discuss goals, and adapt techniques so the chosen methods fit the client's preferences and situation.

Online sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy from different locations, while supporting steady progress toward personal goals.