Joanne Schrock , LPC

Joanne Schrock is a licensed mental health counselor whose work spans crisis intervention, inpatient behavioral health, and longer-term behavioral support. She brings eight years of focused experience as an inpatient behavioral health counselor and emergency room crisis counselor, and she has a long history of supporting people with complex behavioral needs.

She holds licensure in South Carolina as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - LPC indicates a Licensed Professional Counselor - and has also held licensure in New York State. In addition to her counseling roles, she has more than 30 years of experience as a behavior specialist and is credentialed as a Licensed Behavior Analyst in New York State, a qualification centered on behavior assessment and intervention.

Joanne has worked with teens in residential treatment settings with a focus on trauma, and she has supported individuals facing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related concerns, anger challenges, and related issues. Her practice emphasizes individualized care that responds to each person’s needs and life circumstances.

Her counseling style is predominantly cognitive-behavioral, and she centers the therapeutic relationship on mutual trust, respect, honesty, and compassion. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively, incorporating client input at every stage. Taking the first step toward change is recognized as a courageous decision, and Joanne offers steady support for those beginning that journey.

Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care

Joanne uses evidence-informed approaches to help people manage symptoms and build skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns by teaching practical coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change techniques and emphasizes skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - it is helpful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and realistic goals, helping clients create practical steps toward change rather than dwelling on problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure that therapy aligns with the individual’s priorities.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls and phone sessions allow for face-to-face conversation from a chosen location, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible, shorter interactions that can supplement longer sessions. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain consistent support across life changes.