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Joan Hines

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

LPC Georgia

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Joan

Joan Hines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, bipolar disorder, and the transitions that come with life changes.

Background and approach

Her practice also attends to blended family dynamics, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of isolation, questions of life purpose, multicultural concerns, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, women’s issues, and workplace difficulties. Her approach centers on respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care that is tailored to each person's circumstances.

Joan adapts conversations and treatment plans to align with a client’s goals and preferences, drawing on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower clients as they take steps toward greater well-being.

Joan encourages those ready to pursue change by offering practical support and guidance throughout the journey. She emphasizes individualized attention and partnership, helping clients explore new perspectives and develop skills to manage their concerns more effectively.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Joan frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood-related concerns. She also incorporates client-centered therapy, prioritizing empathetic listening and a nonjudgmental stance so clients feel heard and understood while exploring their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joan partners with clients to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, preferences, and objectives, and she adjusts techniques over time to reflect progress and emerging priorities.

Online therapy with Joan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to access support from home or another convenient location, while allowing licensed professionals to tailor interventions and homework between live sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Joan works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing blended family issues, substance concerns, isolation, questions about life purpose, multicultural matters, and pregnancy or childbirth challenges.
What is the therapist's overall approach and style?
Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person. She uses collaborative techniques to help clients set goals and build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life transition concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Joan holds an LPC credential with licence number GA LPC LPC006107 and practices in Georgia.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does the therapist offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote work.
How is pricing structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesDrug and alcohol addictionIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English