About

JoAnn Ristau is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina (SC LPC 2703) with 33 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people regain control of their thoughts, emotions, and actions so they can reach the outcomes they want.

Her approach invites clients to begin by looking inward - assessing where they are now, understanding their story, and clarifying where they want to go. That self-exploration serves as the foundation for practical change.

Working together, JoAnn encourages shifts in thinking that reveal new skills and greater self-awareness, opening the way to transformations clients may not have imagined possible. She asks people to move away from seeing themselves as broken or in need of repair and instead to recognize their intrinsic worth and authenticity.

Using curiosity, self-compassion, acceptance, courage, and vulnerability, JoAnn supports growth and the pursuit of meaningful change. She helps people find relief from stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflicts, and low confidence, guiding them to discover how past challenges have strengthened rather than diminished them.

Taking the first brave step to look within is, in JoAnn’s view, the beginning of becoming who a person wants to be.

Location:
South Carolina, United States
Years Experience:
33
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Coping with life changes, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Self-love
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: SC LPC 2703
  • NPI Number: 1891154274
  • License: LPC (South Carolina) #2703 exp 2027-08-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy truly helps. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility - individuals can connect in the mode that suits them best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. That adaptability makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule.

All therapists involved are licensed professionals, and individuals have the option to change therapists if they want a different fit. This approach preserves the professional standards of therapy while offering more ways to access support.

How much experience does JoAnn Ristau have?

JoAnn Ristau has 33 years of experience in providing therapy services.

Is JoAnn Ristau a licensed therapist?

Yes, JoAnn Ristau is a licensed therapist with SC LPC 2703.

In which languages does JoAnn Ristau provide therapy?

JoAnn Ristau provides therapy in English.

Where is JoAnn Ristau located?

JoAnn Ristau is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with JoAnn Ristau as my therapist?

You can work with JoAnn Ristau by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.

How much does therapy with JoAnn Ristau cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.