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Joan Paradis, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Anxiety and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Joan
Joan Paradis is an LCSW with 13 years of clinical experience in Illinois. She helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, parenting problems, and workplace issues. She also works with concerns like trauma and abuse, bipolar mood challenges, and isolation.
She uses clear, conversational sessions focused on practical steps. Joan listens and asks direct questions to help identify thoughts and habits that keep problems going. She aims to make sessions straightforward so people can try small changes between appointments.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and learn different responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness tools to help with emotion regulation and staying focused on personal values.
Joan includes motivational interviewing and client-centered methods when people need to weigh options or feel heard while making changes. Sessions tend to emphasize simple exercises, short skill-building practices, and setting clear next steps.
She has experience addressing first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and coping with natural or human-caused disasters. Joan supports people facing compassion fatigue and other work-related stress, offering concrete strategies for coping and recovery.
To begin, visitors are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
How Joan uses CBT, ACT, and mindfulness online
Joan often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying different responses, and practicing concrete skills between sessions to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with their values, even when emotions are difficult. Mindfulness practices are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stressors.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Joan will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists often adapt exercises so they can be practiced between appointments to support steady progress.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Joan focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma, and related mood issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is conversational and practical, using CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses.
How much experience does she have?
Joan has 13 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Illinois.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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