- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-centered approach
- Work with grief
About Joan
Joan Holmes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strains, trauma and compassion fatigue. Joan also supports those dealing with career changes, self-esteem struggles, anger, and other life transitions.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Science and a Master’s Degree in Applied Clinical and Counseling Psychology from William Paterson University. She has worked for nonprofit social service organizations and has long experience meeting clients where they live, including in-home visits and group home settings. Joan has helped people affected by autism spectrum conditions, adoption and foster care situations, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
Joan describes a client-centered counseling style that emphasizes careful listening and respect. She often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address emotional patterns and practical coping skills. Her work frequently focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, and coping after loss.
Sessions are conversational and aim to make discussing difficult feelings easier. Joan pays attention to rapport and aims to create a predictable way of working so people can talk through painful experiences and plan clear next steps.
Her familiarity with family dynamics, adolescent needs, and bereavement settings informs practical strategies for everyday life. People who want help sorting intense emotions, repairing strained relationships, or managing ongoing stress may find this approach relevant.
How Joan integrates EFT and other approaches online
Joan often blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy. EFT focuses on identifying and naming difficult emotions and the interaction patterns they create. It is often used when people want to understand emotional responses that affect close relationships. ACT helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while focusing on values-based action; it can assist with anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current trust and connection issues and can help with communication and commitment concerns.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Joan will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. She adjusts the way she uses these approaches so the work fits what the client wants to address and how they like to work together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful because they can fit therapy into work or caregiving schedules, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Therapists who offer remote work typically make practical adjustments such as skipping video for a brief phone check-in or scheduling sessions at times that match a client’s day-to-day life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joan focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and compassion fatigue among other issues.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
Joan uses a client-centered style and lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among her approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Joan has 25 years of experience in counseling, including work in nonprofit social service settings and in-home support roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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