- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Grief and loss
About Joan
Joan Bullemer is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota with 11 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Joan also addresses concerns that often come with life changes, such as aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and problems rooted in family of origin.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She talks through what is happening now and what patterns keep repeating. Sessions focus on measurable steps and clearer choices rather than abstract theories. Joan adapts the conversation to fit what each person needs at that moment.
In therapy she helps people manage overwhelming emotions and surface problems that block forward movement. She works with issues tied to substance use, codependency, domestic violence, divorce and separation, and first responder stress. She also supports people dealing with dissociation, guilt, shame, and the long work of grief.
Joan frames care around respect and sensitivity. She and the client build a plan together, with room to change it as goals evolve. The process is collaborative and paced to the person’s readiness.
Sessions are conducted in English from her Minnesota practice. Joan’s background includes a decade-plus of clinical work across these concerns, and she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on identifying patterns and building small, repeatable skills. One common approach involves skill-building exercises that teach ways to manage anxiety and stress through short, practical practices and behavioral experiments that can be tried between sessions. Another involves structured processing of difficult experiences to reduce their day-to-day impact, which can help with trauma, grief, and problems linked to addiction.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Joan will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in on what is working and adapts the plan as treatment progresses so the approach stays useful and realistic.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life - they can be easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and make regular check-ins more practical. Phone or video choices may let someone pick a quieter setting, use less bandwidth, or have a shorter focused session when time is limited.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on current patterns and concrete steps to test. She and the client shape goals together and adjust the plan as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience in clinical settings helping people with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPCC licensed in Minnesota and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.