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Joanne Curgian, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Anxiety and Addiction care
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centered
- Substance abuse experience
- Family of origin focus
About Joanne
Joanne Curgian is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 14 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, mood issues, and relationship or family concerns. Her practice also addresses parenting challenges, ADHD, intimacy and sexual identity questions, and effects of life transitions.
Joanne has worked in residential treatment, inpatient and crisis intervention, substance abuse programs, probation settings, and private practice. That range gives her practical experience with both short-term crisis work and longer-term counseling. She uses straightforward conversation and clear goals in sessions.
Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods. She focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, then trying different responses in everyday situations. Sessions often include talking through problems, practicing new skills, and checking what works in daily life.
Joanne pays attention to family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, blended family dynamics, and patterns such as codependency and impulsivity. She also supports people dealing with mood disorders including bipolar and postpartum depression, as well as substance use issues.
People who choose her work with someone who draws on clinical experience across settings. She encourages practical steps and ongoing review of progress. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How Joanne applies approaches and works online
Joanne draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that make stress and anxiety worse and to test more helpful ways of responding. CBT sessions often focus on specific thoughts, behaviors, and practical exercises to try between meetings.She also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and reflecting the client's experience. That approach helps identify what matters most to the person and shapes the goals for work together.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods and tasks fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change as progress is reviewed.
The practical benefit of working online is being able to fit sessions into a busy life. Online counseling can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling around work or family easier. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the available online session options before booking so they match your routine.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, mood disorders, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice different ways of responding in daily life.
What kind of background does she bring?
Her 14 years in counseling include residential treatment, inpatient crisis work, substance abuse programs, probation, and private practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.