- Family of origin issues
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT methods
About Joan
Joan Brown is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan with 50 years of professional experience. She works with adults on concerns such as LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship and family matters.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. Joan adapts her approach to what each person brings and focuses on what feels most useful in daily life. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and understand each person's priorities.
Joan also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change how they feel. She includes skills from dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation and coping skills are needed. These approaches are used openly and simply, with concrete steps to practice between meetings.
Her background includes decades of work in nursing and social work, which shaped a focus on real-world problems like caregiving stress, chronic illness, grief, and midlife change. Joan is familiar with challenges tied to family of origin issues and parenting strain, and she brings that perspective into sessions.
Sessions are intended to be practical and focused on what a person needs now. Joan will work with each person to set goals, try approaches that fit their life, and adjust the plan as things change.
How Joan’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. It helps people clarify what matters to them and set goals based on their own priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete coping skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Joan will discuss options with each person and choose methods together based on needs, goals, and what feels workable. That collaborative decision is revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings into a busy life and reducing travel time. If you plan to try online work, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be held. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to maintain regular check-ins and practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
50+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of adult concerns including LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on what is helpful day to day. The approach combines listening with skills and exercises to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 50 years of professional experience, including work as a registered nurse and as a Licensed Master Social Worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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