- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and grief
About Joan
Joan Bullemer is an LPCC - licensed professional clinical counselor in Minnesota with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Joan works with individuals who need practical support for difficult life events and ongoing emotional strain.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She listens to what is happening now and suggests possible ways forward you can try between sessions. Sessions focus on skills you can use day to day, clearer ways to handle triggers, and safer ways to talk about painful events.
Joan adapts the pace to each person. She will outline options and explain why a certain technique might help. That could mean practicing breathing or grounding during a session, working on problem-solving steps, or planning small behavioral changes to reduce overwhelm.
She has worked in settings that brought her contact with addiction, trauma recovery, and grief support over more than a decade. Joan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to be practical and direct when setting goals and measuring progress.
To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Joan uses evidence-based approaches online
Joan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and gradual change. One approach is behavioral activation, which involves scheduling small, manageable actions to lift mood and reduce avoidance; this is useful for depression and low motivation. Another common technique is grounding and breathing work, simple strategies taught in sessions to help reduce anxiety and manage strong reactions in the moment.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joan talks with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggests options and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed. She encourages trying a method for a few sessions to see whether it fits and makes changes as needed.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can allow therapy to fit into daily life more easily by removing travel time and making scheduling simpler. They also make it possible to check in during shorter breaks, use phone-only meetings when bandwidth is limited, or plan brief follow-ups between longer sessions. These practical benefits can help people keep consistent work on goals while managing other responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joan help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression along with related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and practical. She focuses on skills, short-term problem solving, and clear steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Joan has 11 years of professional work experience in counseling and related settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPCC - licensed professional clinical counselor in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.