- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety focus
- Communication problems
About Joanne
Joanne Sellstone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, career difficulties, depression, and ADHD, and she also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Joanne keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She encourages people to talk about what’s most upsetting and to try small, manageable steps to feel a little different between meetings. Conversations often include looking at how daily habits, relationships, and work pressures affect mood and behavior.
Her style is direct and supportive. She works with clients to identify patterns that contribute to repeated stress or awkward social moments. From there she suggests ways to practice new responses and to build confidence in everyday situations.
Joanne emphasizes realistic goals. She helps set short-term objectives that fit into a person’s life, such as handling a difficult conversation at work or reducing avoidance of social events. Progress is tracked in simple, concrete ways so people can see what changes are working.
People who want to start with a clear plan and practical steps often find this approach helpful. Joanne asks questions, listens, and offers focused suggestions rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She works with each person to decide what to try next and how to measure it.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Joanne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety and related concerns. One common approach focuses on practical behavior changes and exposure to feared situations in small steps; this helps people test what happens when they try new responses and reduce avoidance. Another approach centers on problem-solving for daily life and work stress, mapping out specific actions to ease pressure and improve functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Joanne will discuss options, try methods that fit a person’s goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. The process is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort and needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people join from wherever they are located in Massachusetts without needing to travel, while the therapist and client decide which methods and session rhythm suit the person best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, career difficulties, depression, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and direct, emphasizing clear goals and small steps. Sessions concentrate on identifying patterns and trying manageable changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, and related concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is an MA LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. She practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.