I see the therapy process as a partnership and the client (You) are the most important part of that process. It is your process and I see myself, as the therapist, as a part of the process like a guide. Feedback is important to me, as I can use this information to help guide you in the way that is most helpful. Most of my work is done in a model that is based on helping you find your strengths to resolve any problems that you identify. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps you examine how what you think, and how you are thinking can impact your experiences. Also I focus on helping you find solutions to your situation and ways of looking at things that help you to find solutions. I also encourage people to find their own ways of self-care and rejuvenation, because all of us need to use the best self-care that we possibly can, in order to find the best quality of life for ourselves in this world.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
MN Psychologist LP4463
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Joelle Kallio. 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.
Dr. Kallio is a kind and understanding person. Personally, I think she is one of the best
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Joelle for 6 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and career difficulties
She is the best. My solace in a very dark time
Written on Dec 25, 2021 after therapy with Joelle for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Dr. Kallio has an amazing way of helping you get down to the root of your issue and offering helpful advice on reframing your thinking and healing.
Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Joelle for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Joelle is the best therapist I have ever worked with! She has supported me through both the mundane periods of life and the serious crisis. Joelle understands the struggles I have gone through and am going through and is always very helpful. She is an active listener, paying attention to the smaller details and subtext of thoughts, beliefs, and situations and is very good at reflecting back what has been communicated in a different perspective that one does not think of on their own. So well it's always very intentional to provide kind and considerate validation as well as pointing out opportunities for growth in a respectful and constructive manner; always bringing her unique professional insights and helpful tools and worksheets.
Two of my favorite things about working with Joelle are:
1) scheduling flexibility, even at the last minute, never having to wait more than a couple days to meet as well as fitting you in when there's an urgent crisis and you really really need to talk to someone and as often as you need
2) awesome and well written notes and follow-up sent via written message to recap what was discussed and clearly defining action points between now and the next session!
10/10
Written on Aug 08, 2021 after therapy with Joelle for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr.Kallio had been extremely helpful. She has responded to my messages very quickly and has offered many options for connecting with me. She has helped me determine my goals and we are working together on a plan that works for me.
Written on Jul 25, 2021 after therapy with Joelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I appreciate Joelle's patience and also calm demeanour as we tackled my challenges and fears. After trying out three counselors on BetterHelp she proved to be the best fit and I am grateful for her guidance through a tumulteous period of struggle and insecurity. She listens well and provides me with appropriate and effective tips and asks the right questions which encourage reflection and charting a suitable course of future action. I also appreciate her post-session notes as a follow-up on the issues discussed and also as a reminder of progress.
Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with Joelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue