Joan Holmes, LPC
Compassionate New Jersey LPC for families
- Family and trauma care
- Client centered approach
- Teletherapy sessions
About Joan Holmes
Joan Holmes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 25 years of experience in the counseling field. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in Community Health Science and a Master’s degree in Applied Clinical and Counseling Psychology from William Paterson University. Over more than two decades she has worked in a variety of settings, including nonprofit social service organizations, in-home family work, and group home environments, helping clients build stronger relationships and develop personal supports.
Her clinical experience includes working with children on the autism spectrum and supporting families through grief and bereavement. She has provided care for teens in home and group settings and has assisted individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, serious depression, suicidal behavior, chronic family and interpersonal dysfunction, and the loss of a close friend or family member. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns such as stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting difficulties, career and life changes, compassion fatigue, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
Joan’s approach is primarily client-centered, grounded in attentive, patient listening and a respectful, nonjudgmental stance. She prioritizes building strong rapport so clients feel comfortable exploring personal feelings and concerns. Her aim is to open the door to improved mental health and healing and to work collaboratively with clients toward more satisfying and productive lives.
Her clinical experience includes working with children on the autism spectrum and supporting families through grief and bereavement. She has provided care for teens in home and group settings and has assisted individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, serious depression, suicidal behavior, chronic family and interpersonal dysfunction, and the loss of a close friend or family member. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns such as stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting difficulties, career and life changes, compassion fatigue, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
Joan’s approach is primarily client-centered, grounded in attentive, patient listening and a respectful, nonjudgmental stance. She prioritizes building strong rapport so clients feel comfortable exploring personal feelings and concerns. Her aim is to open the door to improved mental health and healing and to work collaboratively with clients toward more satisfying and productive lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joan Holmes have?
Joan Holmes has 25 years of experience in the counseling field.
Is Joan Holmes a licensed therapist?
Joan Holmes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: NJ LPC 37PC00303100.
In which languages does Joan Holmes provide therapy?
Joan Holmes provides therapy in English.
Where is Joan Holmes located?
Joan Holmes is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Joan Holmes as my therapist?
You can work with Joan Holmes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joan Holmes work with international clients?
Joan Holmes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joan Holmes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Joan Holmes
Joan Holmes integrates client-centered therapy into her online work, creating a respectful, empathetic environment that puts the client’s experience and goals at the center of treatment. This approach emphasizes active listening and collaboration, which can help clients explore feelings, build self-awareness, and strengthen personal resources.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal-focused, often helpful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is another element of her practice, addressing relationship patterns and early attachment experiences to improve interpersonal functioning and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joan works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy with Joan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals from home, coordinate therapy around work and family obligations, and maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not feasible.