Joan Hines is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 18 years of experience.
01About Joan
Joan Hines is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 18 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, and major life changes. Joan aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.
Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation. Sessions focus on what is most useful right now, whether that means learning coping skills or making a plan to reduce substance use.
Background and approach
Joan uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small changes that make a difference. She helps people strengthen motivation when they are stuck and build on what already works in their lives. The work is collaborative and paced to the client's needs.
She also pays attention to how relationships, work, and family life affect mental health. Issues like blended family dynamics, workplace strain, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, or feeling isolated are addressed in practical ways. Joan supports people exploring life purpose, self-worth, and multicultural concerns.
People who prefer clear goals and a supportive counselor may find her style helpful. Joan frames therapy as a step-by-step process and offers guidance while encouraging personal choice and agency.
02Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC006107 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1629314851 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Joan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Blended family issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Joan names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Joan names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Practical approaches for online mental health support
Joan commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and introduces simple experiments and tools to reduce anxiety or change habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Joan works together with each person to pick or blend methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in about what is working and adjusts the approach as progress and challenges appear.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or people who find typing easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and different lifestyles.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Joan help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include workplace issues, blended family challenges, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, and feelings of isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens carefully, sets clear goals, and uses short-term strategies alongside longer-term skill building.
What is her professional background?
Joan has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and addiction concerns. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empowering clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Joan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joan?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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