I am licensed in Michigan with 50 years of professional work experience as a Registered Nurse and Licensed Masters Social Worker. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
MI LMSW 6801014615
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Joan Brown. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Joan is very understanding and helpful
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Our first session was better than I imagined it would be. Joan is a perfect match for me. She is insightful and wise. She listened attentively to my concerns. I am looking forward to our next session. Thank you!
Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning coaching
She is very knowledgeable and very passionate
Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes