Joanne Thomas - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

5 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Joanne Thomas

I am licensed in Arkansas and in Illinois with extensive experience working with caregivers of all ages and backgrounds, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, depression, motivation, self esteem, confidence and coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Licenses

LPC

P2409001

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Domestic violence
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Very understanding and easy to talk to. Five stars!”

“I really appreciate my sessions with Mrs. Joanne. She's an excellent listener, provides great guidance, and clearly cares about helping me through challenging times.”

“To have someone listen and really help what I struggle with and really offer me advice is so wonderful to have finally. Best experience I’ve ever had with a therapist!”

“Great help she has been since I started online therapy! Couldn’t ask for better”

“Miss Joanne is a very sweet and knowledgeable. She’s constantly giving me things to think about, in a good way, and tips on how to work through day to day life”

“Joanne is a great listener and challenges me, which is what I need.”

“My therapist has been extremely receptive to what I have to say. I have been going for a couple of weeks but she has been easy to talk to. I know I am scared to open up and accept that I may need help. My therapist has been there and let me open up at my own pace. Even though it is hard to open up, they are listening to every detail of what I have to say with the intent to help me understand how I feel.”

“She is nice and listens”

“Years ago I tried Better Help. I realize now that my therapist and I weren't a good fit. I've been working with Joanne for about a month now and every week walk away feeling more like myself and more aligned with my path in life. I am so grateful for being matched with her.”

“Joanne Thomas has been extraordinarily helpful in my mental health journey. She is incredibly receptive, responsive, and supportive. I can not think of anyway she could be a better therapist. I truly appreciate all of her support and teachings!”

“Joanne was everything I had hoped for in a therapist . I would recommend her very much. God bless!”

“Great to talk with and very kind.”

“Joanne is a wonderful therapist, a great listener and encourager. Her demeanor is calm and soothing and I always look forward to our sessions.”

“I love that she listens to help me think through what I need to accomplish”

“I enjoy therapy,”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.