Jo Ann McClure, LPC, LCPC
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Jo Ann McClure |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LCPC |
| Based in | Wisconsin |
| Licensed in | Wisconsin, Maine, Oregon |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 18 |
About Jo
Jo Ann McClure is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and life changes. She brings a warm, down-to-earth manner to sessions and aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable.
Jo Ann works with adults on issues like trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger, and coping with chronic caregiving or health concerns. Her style is interactive and person-centered.
Background and approach
Conversations are respectful and straightforward. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on each person’s story and strengths. Jo Ann draws from several practical approaches including narrative ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies.
She listens for patterns in a person’s life story and helps reframe unhelpful beliefs while teaching simple skills for managing anxiety and mood. Sessions often include goal setting, short skills practice, and gentle reflection on themes that repeat in relationships or family history. She tailors language and exercises to each person, so therapy feels relevant to daily life.
Jo Ann earned a Master’s degree in Community Counseling and holds licenses as an LPC in Wisconsin and an LCPC in Maine. She offers help for many concerns including ADHD, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, end-of-life and hospice related matters, and communication or blended family challenges.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief among the things Jo works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jo among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jo among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jo among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jo among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jo directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jo directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approach and online options that fit your life
Jo Ann commonly uses Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for alternative, healthier ways to describe life events and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets specific thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood.She believes finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist and client discuss goals, try different tools, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. This collaborative stance means sessions can shift between exploring life stories and practicing concrete coping skills as needs change.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions are handy when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in, live chat suits brief problem-solving, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Jo Ann help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family challenges, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, genuine, and interactive with a person-centered focus. She avoids labels and aims to hear each person’s story before suggesting tools.
What is her professional background?
Jo Ann has practiced since 2007 and has 18 years of experience. She earned a Master’s degree in Community Counseling and has worked across many settings with varied concerns.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is an LPC in Wisconsin and an LCPC in Maine and is based in Wisconsin for profile purposes.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
Jo Ann offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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 her?
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