Joanne Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Joanne
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.
What Joanne helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- 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
How Joanne works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What clients say
- “She knows how to connect. To have some of the same like mind spirtually makes a difference when discussing thoughts and process. And to be abel to help me walk thru the thoughts and breakdown it all done helps a lot.”
- “As an adult you don’t realize how things affect you until you actually speak with someone and I’m beyond thankful for Ms. JoAnn. She’s helped me in ways I never imagined and will continue to help me grow.”
- “Ms. Joanne is wonderful. She is kind, thoughtful, intentional, and very knowledgeable. I was very impressed with her ability to make me feel at ease during my first session and allow me to open up to her. Excellent therapist.”
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- “Mrs. Thomas is amazing.”
- “So far she has been wonderful. No complaints on my end”
- “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!”
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.
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