How Joan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Joan
Joan Carie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 22 years of practice in mental health and addictions care. She brings long experience helping people manage strong emotions, life stressors, and problems that affect day-to-day functioning. Joan works from a practical, down-to-earth stance and focuses on what helps clients feel steadier and more capable.
Her style is warm and direct. She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through difficult moments and learn tools that work in real life.
Background and approach
Joan uses intuition and empathy to tailor sessions to each person’s needs rather than following one fixed method. Joan draws from several evidence-informed approaches to shape individualized plans. She often helps clients spot patterns that keep problems going, try new ways of responding, and practice skills between sessions.
Much of her work targets stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and anger management when those issues are part of a person’s life. She also supports people facing grief, relationship strain, identity concerns including LGBT issues, and major life changes. Joan guides goal setting and steady problem-solving so progress feels manageable and realistic.
Based in Indiana, Joan has decades of experience combining traditional therapy techniques with broader, holistic ideas. She encourages people to notice small gains and build on them. If someone is looking for a compassionate clinician who prefers practical steps and a collaborative tone, Joan offers that steady approach.
What Joan works with
Everything Joan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Joan's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Joan lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Joan’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on values and small actions that move a person toward the life they want, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and anger management.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Joan uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thinking, test new ideas, and practice different responses to reduce symptoms over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joan will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit their situation. That collaborative process can include trying techniques from different approaches and adjusting as progress is made.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions where visual cues matter, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing coaching and reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Joan
What kinds of problems does Joan help with?
She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, bipolar symptoms, and issues with self-esteem and intimacy.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Joan blends warm, direct listening with practical skill teaching. Sessions focus on real-life tools and step-by-step problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joan has 22 years of experience in mental health and addictions work, offering long-term practice with a wide range of concerns.
Where is Joan licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Indiana as indicated by her credential details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Joan also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joan?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.