Therapist profile
Joanne Curgian, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 70747
- NPI1124331285
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family of origin issues
About Joanne
Joanne Curgian is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, mood disorders, and life transitions. Joanne also lists focus areas such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, codependency, and postpartum depression.
Her background includes work in residential treatment, inpatient and crisis intervention, substance abuse programs, probation settings, and private practice. That range means she has seen issues play out in different environments and stages of recovery. In session she keeps things straightforward and practical, helping people talk through current problems and identify steps they can try between meetings.
Joanne uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. She draws on client-centered listening to understand what matters most to the person. She also uses CBT techniques to break down patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going.
People seeking help for anger will find a clinician who combines direct coping strategies with space to examine triggers and consequences. Joanne helps clients practice new responses, manage impulses, and rebuild strained relationships where possible. She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at clearer thinking and more dependable coping.
Sessions are offered in English and she practices in Texas as an LPC. Joanne emphasizes accessible care and encourages people to take a practical step toward change by arranging an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. In practice this means the therapist gives attention to what the person says, reflects back what she hears, and helps prioritize the issues that matter most. This approach supports people who need to be heard about anger, stress, or family concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT uses short experiments and practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for managing anger, anxiety, impulsivity, and mood symptoms by teaching coping skills and behavioral changes.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Joanne will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining client-centered listening with CBT techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and reflective conversations to virtual meetings so clients can practice skills between sessions.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with people who snap at loved ones, hold growing resentment, struggle with impulse control, or face anger tied to relationship and family issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens with a client-centered approach and uses CBT techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience across residential treatment, inpatient/crisis intervention, substance abuse work, probation, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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