Therapist profile
Joan Bullemer, LPCC
Minnesota
LPCC counselor - Anxiety and Addictions
Continue with JoanWhere Joan stands
- Credentials
- LPCC
- License
- LPCC, Minnesota / 1893
- NPI
- 1306357553
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Minnesota
About
- Stress management
- Addiction coping
- Codependency work
About Joan
Joan Bullemer is a LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota with 11 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Joan also addresses related problems such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication issues, and family of origin concerns.
Joan uses straightforward talk and practical steps in sessions. She listens to what is happening now and what patterns have repeated over time. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful habits, noticing emotional reactions, and practicing new ways to set boundaries and respond to triggers.
Clients can expect clear, goal-oriented conversations. Joan adapts the pace to what a person needs that week. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms, reduce crisis moments, and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes over a decade of clinical work supporting people dealing with loss, substance challenges, and trauma-related problems. Joan pays attention to how health issues, caregiving roles, and aging can affect stress and mood.
For someone who repeatedly puts others first or struggles to say no, Joan helps map where those patterns come from and how to try different responses. To begin, she asks about current struggles and what a first successful week would look like, then they agree on next steps together.
How sessions work
Evidence-based methods and online sessions
Joan works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, actionable steps. One common approach emphasizes identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep stress and anxiety going, then practicing different responses. This helps with daily symptoms and decision-making. Another approach addresses addiction and trauma by breaking problems into manageable pieces and teaching coping skills to reduce urges and intrusive memories.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Joan will discuss options, listen to what feels most relevant, and adjust methods based on the client's goals and feedback. The plan is collaborative and changes as progress and needs change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm which online formats are offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction while others choose audio for lower bandwidth or less on-camera time. Joan will discuss practical arrangements and how to shape sessions so they fit into everyday life.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joan work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also focuses on codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Joan uses direct, practical conversation and evidence-based techniques. Sessions aim to identify patterns, build boundaries, and try new responses in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience includes supporting people through grief, addiction, and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor licensed in Minnesota. Her location is Minnesota.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I begin working with Joan?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of setting goals and planning sessions.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.