Joanne Curgian, LPC

Joanne Curgian is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress and anxiety and cope with major life changes. She has 14 years of experience in counseling and works with people facing mood disorders, addiction concerns, parenting strains, and relationship or intimacy questions. Her direct approach aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday life.

Joanne draws on experience from residential treatment, inpatient and crisis work, substance abuse programs, probation settings, and private practice. That background informs how she listens and responds during sessions. She focuses on practical steps clients can try between meetings and on building clearer routines and coping skills.

Her style centers on the person in front of her. Client-Centered Therapy guides the pace and topics so a person’s goals set the direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used when helpful to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.

Joanne emphasizes accessible care and believes the choice to start therapy is important. She meets people where they are and works at a realistic pace. Conversations typically include checking what’s working, setting small goals, and reviewing progress.

Joanne practices in Texas and offers therapy in English. She is interested in issues such as ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, adoption and foster care concerns, and many family-of-origin and relationship challenges. If you want straightforward help for anxiety or stress, she aims to make the process clear and practical.

How Joanne Uses Client-Centered and CBT Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and priorities. The therapist follows the client’s lead, listens closely, and helps clarify what matters most. This approach can help with stress, anxiety, relationship decisions, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It tends to be goal-oriented and practical, useful for anxiety, depression, and shifting patterns that keep problems going.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will ask about a person’s goals, preferences, and daily routines and then suggest ways to work together. That collaboration may include trying different techniques and checking what helps most.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow check-ins during a lunch break, and make it simpler to keep a consistent schedule. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. The therapist aims to balance useful techniques with practical scheduling to help clients move toward their goals.