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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Joan
LCSW in Illinois with 13 years of experience, Joan Paradis helps people cope with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship issues, grief, and related challenges. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, client-centered work, and motivational interviewing. Joan offers conversational, practical sessions that focus on what a person needs now.
Joan works in a relaxed, conversational way. She listens actively and tries to be nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on real-life problems and on skills that can be used between meetings. She aims to help people make changes that fit their daily lives.
Her approach blends multiple methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take meaningful action. Mindfulness practices are used to improve attention and reduce reactivity.
Joan also brings client-centered and motivational interviewing techniques into sessions. That means the conversation is guided by the client's goals and readiness to change. The therapist helps identify practical next steps rather than imposing a fixed plan.
She has additional focus on issues such as first responder concerns, coping with disasters, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and workplace-related stress. Joan supports people dealing with addictions, bipolar and other mood disorders, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English in Illinois, and she holds the IL LCSW credential.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Joan will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily routine. That decision is collaborative and may shift as needs evolve.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people continue care during life changes while using the ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing tools Joan brings into sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
Joan works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and related problems.
What styles and methods are used in sessions?
Sessions draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness approaches, client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing depending on the person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.