Jo Ann McClure

Jo Ann McClure is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and major life changes. She provides a calm, respectful space where people can talk about parenting concerns, relationships, work-life balance, and trauma or abuse. Her manner is warm and interactive, aimed at helping clients feel heard and understood.

Her background includes a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from Mount Mary University and a long clinical history since 2007. Jo Ann combines a person-centered outlook with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. She adapts conversations and plans to what each person needs, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

In sessions she often focuses on immediate problem solving alongside deeper personal work. That might mean identifying unhelpful thought patterns, developing coping strategies for strong emotions like anger, or practicing mindful ways to reduce stress. She balances short-term tools with attention to a person’s life story and values.

Her approach aims to reduce shame and blame while building on a client’s strengths. People who worry about parenting, caregiving fatigue, aging concerns, or navigating illness may find practical support and clearer next steps. Jo Ann respects each person’s pace and helps them set realistic goals.

If someone is ready to begin, she guides clients through a simple intake and scheduling process. She works in English and accepts international clients, and tailors therapy to fit individual needs and circumstances.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Jo Ann blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and following the client's pace, which helps when someone needs nonjudgmental space to talk about anger or grief. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviors and teaches practical tools to manage anxiety, impulsivity, or mood changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jo Ann works collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person's goals and preferences. She may combine reflective listening with specific CBT exercises or mindful practices based on what the client says they need.

Confirm the session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-in sessions when needed, and let people join from wherever they are located. For many, that flexibility helps sustain regular work on coping skills and behavior changes over time.