Joan Lawrence
Licensed counselor supporting stress, relationships, and life transitions
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About
Joan Lawrence is a licensed counselor with 24 years of professional experience, holding LPC and LCMHC credentials and licensed in both North Carolina and Texas. Her practice focuses on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self esteem, and coping with life changes. She also attends to blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace issues.
Joan approaches work with the assumption that each person brings strengths and knowledge about their own story. She emphasizes collaboration, helping people identify practical steps to address control issues, guilt and shame, social anxiety, or questions about life purpose and midlife transitions. Her focus also includes women's issues, forgiveness, and family problems.
Taking a first step toward change is often challenging, and Joan positions herself as a supportive guide through that process. She aims to help people clarify goals, build coping strategies, and strengthen relationships while honoring the experiences and resources they already possess.
Joan approaches work with the assumption that each person brings strengths and knowledge about their own story. She emphasizes collaboration, helping people identify practical steps to address control issues, guilt and shame, social anxiety, or questions about life purpose and midlife transitions. Her focus also includes women's issues, forgiveness, and family problems.
Taking a first step toward change is often challenging, and Joan positions herself as a supportive guide through that process. She aims to help people clarify goals, build coping strategies, and strengthen relationships while honoring the experiences and resources they already possess.
- Location:
- North Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 24
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TX LPC 85472, NC LCMHC 7510
- NPI Number: 1831613991
- License: LCMHC (North Carolina), LPC (Texas)
Online sessions focused on strengths and life transitions
Joan structures remote work around the areas she documents: stress and anxiety, relationship and communication challenges, and coping with life changes. She frames the work as collaborative, inviting each person to use their own knowledge and strengths to set goals and explore practical steps. That stance supports work on self esteem, motivation, and issues such as guilt, shame, or forgiveness.
When addressing relationship difficulties and blended family concerns, Joan emphasizes improving communication and clarifying roles and expectations. For stress, anxiety, and workplace pressures she focuses on building coping skills and pacing change so it fits each person’s circumstances. For life transitions and midlife questions she helps articulate values and options to support decision making.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Joan works collaboratively to match the method of communication to a person’s needs and to structure sessions so they align with stated goals and the practical realities of remote care.
What is Joan Lawrence's clinical experience?
Joan has 24 years of professional experience working as a counselor and therapist.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed as TX LPC 85472 and NC LCMHC 7510.
Which languages does the profile indicate Joan speaks?
The profile lists English as the language she uses in sessions.
Where is Joan based?
Joan is licensed in North Carolina and is located in North Carolina.
How can people work with Joan remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as ways to work together.
Does she accept international clients?
No. The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with Joan?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with Joan?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be connected.