Joan Paradis , LCSW

Joan Paradis, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings a relaxed and conversational approach to counseling that centers on meeting people where they are in their lives. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and to make changes, and she aims to support each person through a thoughtful process of discovery and growth.

She understands that opening up can feel difficult, and she prioritizes active, nonjudgmental listening to create space for honest expression. Joan is genuinely committed to helping the people she meets thrive across personal and professional areas, attending to each individual s concerns, values, and goals with compassion and respect.

Devoted to fostering emotional growth and healing, she works to build an empathetic environment that supports clients as they navigate stress, transitions, relationships, grief, trauma, mood challenges, and other life stressors. Her style emphasizes collaboration, dignity, and steady support as clients take steps toward meaningful change.

Approaches for Online Therapy and How They Help

Joan Paradis often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy as part of her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports taking values-driven actions to improve daily life. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing empathic, nonjudgmental support so clients can explore their experiences and find their own solutions.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when helpful - CBT looks at the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. These approaches can be tailored to address concerns like relationship issues, grief, trauma responses, mood difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Joan works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients experiment with techniques and adjust the plan over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, allow people to connect from familiar settings, and provide multiple ways to communicate depending on comfort and convenience.