Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Joann Averill, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 58.004968
- NPI
- 1285766451
- Experience
- 32 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Joann 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.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness methods
About Joann
Joann Averill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with 32 years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship uncertainty, and major life changes. Her work also includes concerns tied to aging, caregiving, cancer, addiction, and family of origin issues.
Joann draws on practice experience from hospitals, emergency departments, residential programs for youth, substance-abuse halfway houses, and nursing home rehabilitation settings. That background shapes a practical approach to everyday problems. She listens, offers direct feedback, and helps people consider options they can try between sessions.
Her practice uses evidence-based psychological techniques alongside mindfulness and meditation when clients prefer them. She also integrates spiritual and broader wellness ideas at the client's request. Joann describes the work as interactive - she and the client set goals and try out strategies together.
Joann works with individuals and with couples. She emphasizes how important a good fit is between therapist and client. If the pairing feels off, she will talk frankly about other options or next steps.
Sessions focus on problem-solving, improving communication, and developing coping skills for stress and life transitions. She aims to help people shift patterns that contribute to overwhelm, guilt, or shame, and to build clearer decisions around relationships, health, and daily responsibilities.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Joann commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches that focus on identifying thought patterns and testing small changes in behavior. This method helps people manage anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress by practicing concrete skills between sessions.She also incorporates mindfulness and meditation practices when clients want them. These techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment coping with difficult feelings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joann treats that as a collaborative process where client goals, preferences, and daily realities guide which methods are tried. She checks progress and adjusts strategies together with the client rather than following a fixed plan.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or letting someone join without needing extra childcare. Talk with the therapist when scheduling to clarify session length, scheduling, and any technical preferences so sessions fit practical needs.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, cancer, caregiver stress, addiction, and family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is interactive and practical, using evidence-based psychology alongside mindfulness and meditation when clients want that. She includes spiritual or holistic ideas only if the client is interested.
How much experience does she have?
She has practiced as a clinician since 2003, giving her 32 years of experience working in a range of clinical settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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