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Joan Carie

Compassionate, experienced guidance for life changes

LCSW Indiana

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Joan

Joan Carie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of clinical experience. She has supported people through a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, and challenges such as grief, career shifts, parenting, and intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

Joan blends established therapeutic methods with an individualized, client-focused stance to create plans that respond to each person’s needs. Her approach weaves together Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered principles, selecting techniques that fit the presenting concern and the client’s preferences.

Joan emphasizes empathy, respect, and the use of intuition alongside practical skills to help clients build coping strategies and strengthen resilience. She welcomes clients from Indiana and beyond, and works with English-speaking individuals who seek support for life changes and emotional challenges.

Joan frames the first contact as an act of courage and collaboration, aiming to empower people through the process of change. She offers flexible online session formats to accommodate varied schedules and lifestyles, and invites prospective clients to take the next step when they feel ready.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

Joan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this practical approach often focuses on problem-solving and developing coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support people in clarifying values and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful action. Client-Centered Therapy informs her overall stance by prioritizing empathy, respect, and the client’s own goals in the therapeutic process.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joan works with each person to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts her interventions over time so the work remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for scheduling flexibility and access from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy lives, to revisit techniques between sessions, and to receive support in ways that fit each client's routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joan commonly address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression and bipolar disorder, as well as relationship, family, parenting, grief, career, and intimacy-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathy and intuitive listening with evidence-informed methods to create tailored plans for change.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience working across a wide age range and a variety of clinical concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Joan holds an LCSW and practices serving clients in Indiana while accepting clients from outside the state as well.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for people located beyond Indiana.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English