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- Mindfulness and ACT
About Joan
Joan Paradis is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Illinois with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, mood concerns, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and issues related to addiction and trauma. Her practice also includes support for people affected by disasters, first responder stresses, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and workplace strain.
Joan's approach is conversational and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings. She listens without judgment and uses techniques drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people notice what matters and act on it.
Many people come for help with family and parenting issues, or to manage long-term mood disorders like bipolar and depression. Joan breaks problems into manageable parts and works with each person to build coping skills. She also addresses burnout and compassion fatigue that can come from caregiving or helping professions.
Her work emphasizes active listening and reflection. Clients can expect to talk through current stresses, try new ways of responding, and review what does and does not help. Joan supports decisions about practical next steps, such as changes in routine, communication habits, or problem-solving methods.
People looking to begin contact Joan by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. She provides services in English and practices from Illinois as the basis for her work.
How sessions work
How Joan uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and values, then take actions that match what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that feel meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build steadier focus.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Joan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts what she uses based on what helps in early sessions and what the person wants to try more of.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Many people use remote sessions to keep continuity of care while juggling parenting, work, or caregiving responsibilities. Joan works from her Illinois practice and will discuss practical scheduling and session rhythm once initial contact is made.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and workplace or first responder stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is relaxed and conversational. She blends client-centered listening with ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life-stress concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and bases her practice there.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients currently.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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 anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.