- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Solution-focused steps
About Jo
Jo Ann McClure is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience. She is licensed in Wisconsin as an LPC and LCPC and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strains, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem.
Her style is straightforward and interactive. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and listening to what matters most. She blends person-centered conversation with structured strategies so people can try new ways of handling anger, worry, or relationship tension.
Jo Ann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change patterns of thought and behavior that feed stress and anger. She brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help with moment-to-moment regulation and noticing triggers without judgment. Solution-Focused techniques are used to set achievable steps and track small progress between meetings.
She also draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult life stories and separate problems from identity. That can be useful for grief, family-of-origin issues, or longstanding shame and guilt. The work aims to reduce impulsivity and support clearer communication in close relationships.
Jo Ann notes experience with a wide range of additional concerns, including aging and geriatric issues, autism spectrum matters, caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, and intellectual disability. She conducts sessions in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Jo Ann commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people try different responses to stress, anger, and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches moment-to-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and notice triggers before they escalate.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, concrete goals and Narrative Therapy to help people separate problems from their identity. Together these approaches are aimed at practical change rather than deep technical labels, and they can help with anger, grief, parenting strain, and relationship issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life needs. That might mean trying a skill-based CBT tool for a few weeks, adding short mindfulness exercises, or focusing on steps to improve communication.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework so they work within the realities of everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Maine, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with losing temper with loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and living with someone else’s anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and person-centered, combining listening with practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working as a counselor since earning a master’s degree in community counseling.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is licensed in Wisconsin.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.