Therapist profile
Jo Ann McClure, LPC, LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting issues
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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and mindfulness
About Jo
Jo Ann McClure is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 18 years of experience supporting adults. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. She also lists compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes among her areas of focus.
McClure uses a person-centered approach that places the client's perspective at the center of sessions. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused ideas to address specific problems. Sessions tend to be conversational and practical, with attention to what is happening in daily life.
Her background includes a Master’s degree in Community Counseling earned in 2007 and nearly two decades of clinical experience. That experience includes supporting people dealing with family problems, blended family issues, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, cancer and hospice related needs, and intellectual disability where relevant to adult concerns.
In sessions she focuses on clear strategies and small changes that add up over time. That can mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing brief mindfulness or grounding exercises, and crafting short-term goals to improve communication or reduce reactivity. The tone is direct and person-focused rather than technical.
People considering work with her will find a straightforward, interactive style. She encourages clients to describe what they want to change, and to try practical steps between meetings. International clients may be accepted; confirm the current session details before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy starts by listening to what matters most to the client and shaping conversations around their goals. It helps people clarify priorities, speak about family and parenting pressures, and decide what practical changes to try.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, anger, and many stress-related concerns because it breaks problems into specific patterns that can be worked on between sessions.
Mindfulness therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Simple mindfulness exercises can be used alongside cognitive techniques to manage overwhelming moments and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. That collaboration helps shape realistic, short-term steps that can be practiced between meetings.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Different approaches lend themselves to different rhythms - for example, CBT often uses focused worksheets between sessions while mindfulness can be practiced in short daily exercises - and these practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Maine, Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, ADHD, depression, anger, and related family issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and interactive, combining practical techniques with conversational coaching to address everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience as a counselor, beginning after her Master’s degree in Community Counseling in 2007.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices from Wisconsin; the credentials are presented as LPC and LCPC with the states noted in her record.
Does she hold sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current online session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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