Joan Carie , LCSW

Joan Carie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a mental health professional trained to provide assessment and psychotherapy, who brings 22 years of clinical experience to her practice. Based in Indiana, she has supported people across the lifespan, from early childhood through later adulthood, addressing a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, mood disorders, and challenges such as attention differences and compassion fatigue.

Joan draws on a blend of evidence-informed therapeutic methods and complementary holistic techniques when she and a client develop an individualized plan for change. Her approach is rooted in empathy and respect, and she uses clinical insight together with intuitive understanding to tailor interventions to each person's needs. Clients work with Joan on goals such as improving coping skills, navigating life transitions, building self-esteem, processing grief, and strengthening intimacy and parenting capacities.

She acknowledges the courage required to seek help during difficult times and focuses on empowering clients through the process of change. Joan looks forward to partnering with those who choose to engage in therapy and to supporting practical, sustainable steps toward well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Joan integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. ACT helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaborative pacing so that clients feel understood and can explore personal goals at their own pace. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to improve mood and daily functioning, which can be helpful for depression, anxiety, and problem-solving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joan collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, then adjusts techniques over time to find the best fit. This collaborative process helps ensure that therapy aligns with what the client wants to achieve.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session formats, and access licensed professionals from a location that works best for the client.