- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Joan
Joan Hines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Joan focuses on practical conversations and clear steps. She listens first, then helps people set small goals they can try between sessions. The emphasis is on what’s workable day to day rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes work with drug and alcohol addiction, isolation and loneliness, and issues that come up during pregnancy and childbirth. She also supports people dealing with workplace strain, multicultural concerns, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Blended family issues are listed among her additional focus areas for people navigating new household dynamics.
Joan uses a mix of approaches to fit the situation. She draws on client-centered methods to keep the discussion focused on the person, and she uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies help when someone needs short-term momentum or clearer next steps.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. Joan helps clients translate ideas into small changes they can use at home or at work. To begin, prospective clients complete an intake form, pick a session time, and start with an initial appointment.
How Joan’s approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist reflects back what she hears and helps people name their priorities, which fits moments when someone needs to sort out feelings about a new household or role. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into small steps and suggests experiments to test different ways of thinking and behaving, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and mood shifts.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Joan will review goals and preferences with each client and suggest a path that matches those needs. That plan can change if something isn’t working, and sessions will be adjusted based on feedback and results.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into everyday life. Confirm the current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, childcare, or other commitments. They also allow for shorter check-ins when that fits someone’s week better, or video discussions for more in-depth work when possible. Licensed professionals can help clients choose the session rhythm that best fits their routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as blended family issues and workplace strain.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and person-focused. Conversations aim to clarify goals, try small changes, and track what helps.
How much experience does she have?
Joan has 18 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.