Joan Brown
LMSW
Michigan therapists accepting new clients
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About Joan
I am licensed in Michigan with 50 years of professional work experience as a Registered Nurse and Licensed Masters Social Worker. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
What Joan helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Joan works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
What clients say
- “Joan is the best”
- “Joan is the best!! She has helped me so much, I can't thank her enough”
- “Joan continues to be the best therapist I have ever had. She listens and then repeats what was said to make sure she is understanding my perspective correctly. I know that she truly cares for my well being”
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- “Ive only had one call with joan but she was incredibly understanding of my issues. Would highly recommend.”
- “Joan is very understanding and helpful”
- “Our first session was better than I imagined it would be. Joan is a perfect match for me. She is insightful and wise. She listened attentively to my concerns. I am looking forward to our next session. Thank you!”
- “She is very knowledgeable and very passionate”
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