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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Joan Paradis. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I wasn’t sold on trying this, but it really has helped me. Joan is amazing.
Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Joan for 1 year and 10 months 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
Joan has been great. She encourages me to be my authentic self and to be as honest to myself and her without fear of judgement.
Written on Sep 19, 2025 after therapy with Joan for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
I love working with Joan! She listens to me, and she always puts things into perspective for me! I always feel heard by her, as well. She’s so professional and always telling me I can reach out to her, if I ever need to send a message. It’s always been hard for me to find the right therapist, bc I value a proper connection and trust with a therapist that makes me feel seen. And Joan checks those boxes for me in finding a therapist. I can truly say that I feel the most comfortable speaking to Joan about anything!
Written on Aug 18, 2025 after therapy with Joan for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She is great! I feel seen and heard by her.
Written on Jul 31, 2025 after therapy with Joan for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues
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
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