About Jo
Jo Ann McClure helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting pressures, relationship problems, trauma, and changes that come with life transitions. She is Jo Ann McClure, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience. She speaks English and works with clients in Wisconsin while accepting international clients.
Her sessions begin with listening. She uses straightforward conversation to understand the immediate problem and practical steps that can help. Jo Ann focuses on what matters to each person and avoids labeling.
How Jo works
The goal is to make time in therapy useful and focused on real concerns. Jo Ann blends several approaches to tailor work to each person. She draws on client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness practices to manage stress in the moment.
She also uses solution-focused and narrative strategies to build change and reframe difficult experiences. Her style is warm and interactive. She aims to be respectful and compassionate while keeping sessions goal-oriented.
People leave with clear ideas to try between sessions and a plan that fits their life. Jo Ann earned a master’s degree in community counseling and holds licensure as an LPC and an LCPC. She has nearly two decades of experience helping people with grief, trauma, caregiver stress, parenting challenges, aging concerns, ADHD, and other issues that affect daily life.
Jo lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Jo works with
The areas below are the ones Jo selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LPC, LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Wisconsin |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. It helps people feel heard and guides conversations toward what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to shift unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical attention and breathing skills to reduce stress and increase focus in everyday moments. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo Ann will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they choose techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around. Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates or check in between sessions and can suit those who prefer written communication. These formats make it easier to keep consistent therapy while balancing work, family, and other commitments.Start online instead of waiting
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A practical next step
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