My counseling style is relaxed and conversational and one of meeting someone where they are on their path. I recognize it takes courage to seek therapy and implement changes and would love to assist you on your journey of discovery. I understand that it may be difficult to open up and talk to someone and I pride myself on being an active and nonjudgemental listener. I am genuinely interested in helping everyone I come in contact with thrive in all aspects of their personal and/or professional lives. I will constantly work to promote an empathetic experience where an individual’s needs, concerns, and personal values are met with compassion and respect. I am devoted to creating a safe place that both fosters and aids emotional growth and healing.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, First responder issues, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
IL LCSW 149022066
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I would highly recommend Joan Paradis. I feel heard, understood and validated.
Written on Mar 19, 2025 after therapy with Joan for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and career difficulties
She’s amazing working with my busy schedule.
Written on Mar 17, 2025 after therapy with Joan for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
The best listener and never judging me!
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Joan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I've only had a couple sessions with Joan so far but she is very professional and considerate and I feel very comfortable with her. After my first session I felt so much better already and I look forward to every session with her. Definitely would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Joan has helped me tremendously, she has helped me find myself again. She listens, responds and just knows what to say and when to say it. She’s incredible and has helped me so much!
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Joan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I really appreciate Joan's help. She actually listens and I always feel really comfortable talking to her.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt