Joanne R BISSELL

LPC, 13 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

Welcome! I bring more than two decades of experience helping people improve their health, happiness, and overall quality of life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, and for the past 13+ years I’ve supported clients through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. Before becoming a licensed clinician, I spent 13 years helping individuals reach their weight‑loss and wellness goals, which deeply informs the way I understand the connection between physical and emotional well‑being. My approach is holistic and grounded in the belief that mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. Together, we’ll explore the areas of your life that feel out of balance and work toward creating a sense of peace, alignment, and congruence within yourself.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we’ll take time to understand what brought you to counseling and what you’re hoping to change or improve. We’ll explore the timeline of recent events, as well as important aspects of your family, relationships, and support system. I’ll also ask about your overall well‑being — including sleep, nutrition, daily activities, beliefs, and any health conditions — so I can understand the full picture of your life. This helps me tailor our work together in a way that feels supportive, holistic, and aligned with your goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I care deeply about your well‑being and create a space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment. I listen with compassion, offer honest feedback, and gently challenge you to grow into the strongest, most authentic version of yourself.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Life can change quickly — through health challenges, relationship shifts, work stress, or major life transitions. When everything feels different, it’s natural to question your direction, your identity, or what your future might look like. My role is to help you navigate these moments with clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of possibility. I take a holistic approach that honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to help you adjust your perspective, tap into your strengths, and build a life that feels meaningful, balanced, and genuinely fulfilling. Therapy with me is collaborative and grounded in evidence‑based practices. Together, we’ll identify your goals, create a plan that feels achievable, and work at a pace that supports real, sustainable change. I support adults facing: • chronic illness or chronic pain • depression and anxiety • relationship challenges • ADHD • life transitions and identity shifts

SpecialtiesTop specialties
ADHD
Chronic Illness
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Fertility & Reproduction Issues
I identify as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Pennsylvania

Accepts cash

$100/session
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize CBT with my clients to recognize their negative thought distortions and how it is impacting their ability to be present in their lives, move forward with their goals and have healthy relationships.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

EFT teaches us where our responses to conflict or challenges come from. Do you withdraw or become defensive? Understanding our reactions, how they impact our ability to connect to one another to improve relationships.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

The use of DBT to help clients recognize their emotional dysregulation and develop effective skills to better manage the emotional roller coaster that can impact relationships, health and happiness

Motivational Interviewing

MI Emphasizes collaboration and respects the autonomy of the individual. Helps you to explore your motivations and overcome ambivelance to change and helps you to make decisions that are best for yourself.

, 19 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

May 13, 2025

Joanne creates a safe space where I can openly share my innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Joanne is empathetic, patient and kind to me, especially as I am very talkative plus tend to go off on tangents, often losing track of the original topic under discussion. Joanne can more clearly see connections and patterns in my thoughts and actions that I sometimes can't fully grasp.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 14 with Joanne

April 12, 2025

Joanne, asked very good questions, provided feedback and made the session very friendly for the 2 of us. We were able to discuss our goals with her and we are ready for our next appointment.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Joanne