I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree, cum laude, in Community Health Science and a Master’s Degree in Applied Clinical and Counseling Psychology from William Paterson University. My twenty four years of experience in the counseling field include working with family members within their home settings to help strengthen their bonds as well as develop their individual support systems. I’ve worked with children on the autism spectrum and their families In addition to my clinical training and working with families experiencing grief and bereavement, I have been employed by nonprofit social service organizations and have experience counseling teens in their homes and in group home settings. I’ve assisted clients experiencing ADHD, anxiety, serious depression and suicidal behavior and severe family and interpersonal dysfunction. I have assisted clients and families with the loss of a close friend or family member
My counseling style is chiefly client-centered, remaining open to my client’s specific needs and concerns with an emphasis on utilizing my very patient listening skills. Treating my clients with respect is always my priority. Maintaining a good rapport and helping my clients feel comfortable discussing their most personal feelings are also very important components of my therapeutic approach. I am empathetic and non judge-mental in my approach to problem solving.
Seeking help is not an easy undertaking and my goal is to open the door to improving mental health and healing. I look forward to working with my clients in an effort to assist them toward leading more satisfying and productive lives.
Professional experience
25 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss Depression
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Its taken me years to truly find a therapist I admire and adore
I am beyond thankful for her
Written on Jul 04, 2026 after therapy with Joan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Joan is a very kind ear to bend. She has shown me grace and support without forcing me to come to any conclusions, she helps me draw my own conclusions.
Written on May 18, 2026 after therapy with Joan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Joan is caring and calming. She is supportive and listens.
Written on Apr 01, 2026 after therapy with Joan for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Being relatively new to therapy and dealing with practical issues, Joan gave sound advice as to how to handle problems and then effectively delved into ways as to not allow the problems to cause personal unhappiness.
Written on Feb 13, 2026 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks
Joan Holmes is a very caring person who allows me to express my feelings. She doesn’t say you should call someone like she’s filling a nagging, badgering voice. She just gently asks did you call anyone? She’s available for impromptu texts.
Written on Jan 04, 2026 after therapy with Joan for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Joan had brought a sense of peace after every session. She’s been able to provide me with tools to help me. She really listens to every word I say and follows up or asks questions that pertain to discussions we have had. She’s very knowledgeable.
Written on Oct 03, 2025 after therapy with Joan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Joan is a wonderful therapist. A great listener and offers good feedback when asked for it. I’ve worked with her for a year now and have great confidence in the support she offers.
Written on Mar 05, 2025 after therapy with Joan for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I enjoy speaking with Joan Holmes, she listens and is very attentive. She makes me feel comfortable to be able to open up in order to get to the core of my issues. I recommend Joan for a very easy comfortable conversation.
Written on Oct 04, 2024 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
She is amazing and so sweet. She really listens and tries to identify with you. She gives great advice and little challenges to apply to your every day to day lifestyle
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's wonderful. Joan listens attentively and offers solid suggestions along with worksheets to help out.
Written on Apr 12, 2024 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Joan is very kind, supportive, and responsive. I would recommend her.
Written on Sep 14, 2023 after therapy with Joan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and anger management
I enjoy working with Joan and I feel I am benefiting from therapy.
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with Joan for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Excellent
Written on Jun 14, 2023 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Joan is very easy to open up to.
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks
Ms. Holmes is pleasant to talk to and understands my pain points and what I’m sorting through. I did not realize how much I was carrying around as baggage from years of various heartbreaking experiences.
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Joan for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching
Joan has been very helpful and has been empowering me to make better decisions, i really am enjoying the support and clarity ...thanks so much for ur help joan!
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes
Joan is the best! She is very responsive via messages and always helpful during our session. She also is flexible with my crazy work schedule. I appreciate her so much. I have tried therapy in the past but better help has been the best thing for me because of the flexibility. Being able to do virtual appointments makes scheduling so much easier and less intimidating.
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Joan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
a very respectful Therapist
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Joan for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Joan is so easy to talk to. She just GETS it! This is my first time trying therapy and I’ve had a great first experience
Written on Nov 19, 2022 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Joan has way of listening with compassion to my complicated situation
and connected history of endless grief and sorrow. I find it comforting and important at present being overwhelmed.
Written on Oct 22, 2022 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Easy to talk to.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Joan for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Joan is a breath of fresh air. She’s exactly who I needed.
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Joan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and grief
Thank you to Joan for being just what I need through a very trying time.
Written on Jul 24, 2022 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
Joan is an extremely considerate and helpful therapist. She is very kind and follows up with her patients with utmost care. Her understanding is very precise and she listens to the individual with a lot of interest. I would recommend Joan to all those who seek counselling.
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks
Communicating with Joan has been absolutely wonderful. She is kind and caring, and a lovely person to talk to. She is very relatable and easy to talk and has provided me with support and guidance. I am extremely happy to be matched with Joan.
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She is very understanding
Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks
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