I am licensed in Arkansas and in Illinois with extensive experience working with caregivers of all ages and backgrounds, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, depression, motivation, self esteem, confidence and coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
5 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietySelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Joanne is a great listener and challenges me, which is what I need.
Written on Jan 31, 2026 after therapy with Joanne for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
My therapist has been extremely receptive to what I have to say. I have been going for a couple of weeks but she has been easy to talk to. I know I am scared to open up and accept that I may need help. My therapist has been there and let me open up at my own pace. Even though it is hard to open up, they are listening to every detail of what I have to say with the intent to help me understand how I feel.
Written on Dec 20, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is nice and listens
Written on Nov 17, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Years ago I tried Better Help. I realize now that my therapist and I weren't a good fit. I've been working with Joanne for about a month now and every week walk away feeling more like myself and more aligned with my path in life. I am so grateful for being matched with her.
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Joanne Thomas has been extraordinarily helpful in my mental health journey. She is incredibly receptive, responsive, and supportive. I can not think of anyway she could be a better therapist. I truly appreciate all of her support and teachings!
Written on Oct 31, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Joanne was everything I had hoped for in a therapist . I would recommend her very much. God bless!
Written on Oct 23, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Great to talk with and very kind.
Written on Oct 23, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Joanne is a wonderful therapist, a great listener and encourager. Her demeanor is calm and soothing and I always look forward to our sessions.
Written on Oct 09, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I love that she listens to help me think through what I need to accomplish
Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I enjoy therapy,
Written on Oct 07, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders
Joanne is easy to talk to. She listens and helps me think of some of my problems in a different way. She joins in a timely manner, and notices when something is slightly off in our video calls and asks about it to make sure I'm doing okay. The homework she gives is to help with my problem, but she also understands that it is taken a bit to get through it and let's me know she is here if I need her and that it's okay to take all the time I need to really work through all that the homework requires me to work through.
Written on Sep 26, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coa
She listens and relates and gives good input.
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She’s the best
Written on Sep 03, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Easy to talk to and love how it feels like a safe place to talk and she understands me and reassures me is okay to express how I feel and to not hold back
Written on Aug 26, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders
Joanne is great at listening to what is going on, offering ways for me to think about it differently. I always appreciate her views and her calmness. I am very grateful to be able to work with her. She always makes me feel like my time with her is important, I feel seen and heard.
Written on Aug 19, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Joanne had helped me so much, and I feel very comfortable opening up to her.
Written on Aug 10, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I couldn’t say enough great things tbh!
Written on Aug 03, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is Very caring and Listens. She will share when needed to help you develop the positive in yourself and feels blessed to be able to do so. A kind, compassionate ear with a strong faith that is a steady help to feeling better
Written on Jun 26, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mrs. Joanne Thomas has absolutely been a huge influence on my strive to be better mentally but most importantly overall.
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I began therapy through Better Help a little over 2 months ago. I didn't accept the first 2 therapists I was matched with, but when I was matched with Ms. Joanne and reviewed her profile, I knew she'd be best for me. Prompt, kind, knowledgeable, straightforward, honest, and spiritual are just a few of her characteristics that I admire and appreciate the most. Although this is my first go at therapy and it's only been a couple of months, Ms. Joanne has opened my eyes to so many things that I just couldn't see because of the mindset I was stuck in. I look forward to continuing this journey of healing and growth with God and Ms. Joanne guiding me along the way.
~Happy Healing
Written on Jun 02, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Joanne is a delight! She offers helpful insights and encourages me to think about the happy memories of my late husband. With her help I've discovered there is still joy even through the grief.
Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 months on issues concerning grief
Joanne has made my experience very pleasant. I look forward to meeting with her weekly, she truly listens and cares about my experiences. Joanne also helps me to look at things from a different perspective and gives me helpful advice. I have been quite pleased with my experience and would highly recommend her. It is also a plus that we have similar beliefs in our faith.
Written on Mar 23, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and career difficulties
Joanne is knowledgeable and very compassionate. She listens, and is easy to talk to.
Written on Mar 20, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I absolutely love Mrs. Joanne, and I look forward to our time together every week. She is my safe place and I’m so thankful for her ❤️
Written on Mar 10, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very helpful
Written on Mar 02, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Excellent!
Written on Feb 25, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Listens very well and works with you to help you try to have a deeper understanding. She helps you try to acknowledge and fix various types of issues and dig deeper to the root of problems, the cause and effect.
Written on Feb 07, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Joanne is wonderful! She is very welcoming, and listens to your concerns. She is very eager to help, offers suggestions of courses that are specific to your needs! 10/10 recommend Joanne to anyone looking for someone to talk to!
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Great listener. Helps me to see things from a different perspective
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 2 months
Joanne is very calm and comforting as a therapist. Goes at your pace and lets you work through whatever is needed at the time.
Written on Dec 27, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
I’ve recently connected with her and she’s provided me with wisdom and security, I have so much more to learn but I honestly feel instilled with care and courage with talking to her. She’s really an Angel.
Written on Dec 24, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with
Ms. Joanne is phenomenal. She actively listens and responds when appropriate. She is a woman of God who will provide you with scripture to guide you in the right direction while you fight whatever your battle may be. She has made a huge difference in my mental health journey.
Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Joanne has been a bright spot in my day. She is very easy to talk to and listens with very insightful comments. It is wonderful to find a therapist who shares my Christian values.
Written on Nov 23, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Love her
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Love her.
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Joanne is such a beautiful person, and a strong woman of God. I was wanting a Christian-based therapy experience, and she has helped give me such wonderful confidence in who I am and what I was created for. She’s a great listener and offers such good advice and solutions!
Written on Nov 07, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
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