Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149022066
- NPI
- 1851758569
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Joan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Joan
Joan Paradis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 13 years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addictions, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, and workplace issues. She also supports those facing trauma, compassion fatigue, first responder challenges, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and coping after disasters.
Her style is conversational and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. She listens actively and without judgment, and she works with each person to identify doable changes. Meetings are paced to the individual's comfort and life demands.
Joan draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors and test new ways of responding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clarify values and take committed action even when feelings are difficult. Motivational Interviewing is used when people face ambivalence about change.
Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Client-centered methods keep the client’s preferences and priorities at the center of planning. The work tends to be practical - skills to use between meetings, not only talk inside them.
She practices in Illinois and sees people in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
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How Joan Uses ACT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, purposeful actions despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help people move forward when worry or low mood keeps them stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and provides concrete exercises to change unhelpful cycles, useful for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to resolve mixed feelings about change and build commitment to goals.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Joan will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps. That collaborative process means techniques can shift across sessions as needs and priorities change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. It can also allow someone to use audio-only options when bandwidth is limited or to schedule a midday session during a work break. The focus is on arranging sessions that match everyday life and the client’s goals rather than on a single one-size-fits-all model.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, workplace issues, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is relaxed and conversational with active, nonjudgmental listening. She emphasizes practical skills and steps to use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers