Joan Bullemer helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.
01About Joan
Joan Bullemer helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She is Joan Bullemer, LPCC, and brings 11 years of clinical experience in Minnesota to her practice. Her tone is warm and straightforward, and she aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
She focuses on understanding what a person is coping with now and what has come before.
Background and approach
Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, shaped to each person’s needs. Joan listens for patterns that keep problems cycling and works with clients to try different ways of responding. Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
She explains options clearly and helps people choose approaches that fit their lives. Plans are adjusted over time when something isn’t working or new issues emerge. Joan has helped people with long-term challenges like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and aging concerns as well as acute problems such as recent loss or crisis.
She also addresses family of origin issues, codependency, communication problems, and substance use concerns. Sessions can include short-term coping skills and longer-term work on deeper patterns. Joan encourages steady progress and celebrates small changes.
She aims to make therapy a practical, useful part of daily life.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License 1893 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1306357553 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Joan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Joan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common method helps people learn coping skills for anxiety and stress - teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance and build confidence. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and loss by creating a safe way to tell the story, identify painful beliefs, and practice new ways of remembering and reacting.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joan works with each person to decide what techniques fit their goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts methods over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face work when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, frequent touchpoints when a full session isn't possible. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or health needs.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Joan commonly help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her approach is practical and compassionate. Joan listens, identifies recurring patterns, and works with clients on concrete strategies that fit their daily life.
What background and experience does she have?
Joan has 11 years of professional experience working in Minnesota settings. She has supported people through both short-term crises and longer-term challenges.
What credential does Joan hold and where is she located?
She holds the credential LPCC and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Joan?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Joan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does billing and starting therapy work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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