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JoAnn Ristau, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

JoAnn is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with JoAnn. View 1 review
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in South Carolina

Recent reviews

JoAnn is the best therapist I have ever had. She provides great insight and tools that have helped me navigate my day-to-day life immensely. So grateful for her!

Reviewed March 2024

More about JoAnn

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am licensed in South Carolina with 32 years of professional work experience. My purpose is to help you learn to take back control of your thoughts, emotions, and actions so you can achieve the results you want. Taking charge of your life requires you to first look within. Where are you at now? What is your story? Where do you want to go? Our work together will encourage a shift in your thinking, giving you the power to identify new skills and greater self-awareness, resulting in a transformation you never imagined. Stop seeing yourself as broken or something needing to be fixed. In the story of your life, you are an authentic character with worth and value just as you are. Through curiosity, self-compassion, acceptance, courage, and vulnerability, growth and desired change is inevitable. You will become empowered to find relief from stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and low levels of confidence. It is my belief and intention to help you see how the challenges and obstacles you have experienced have strengthened you, not broken you. Taking this brave first step to look within is your first step to becoming who you want to be.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Self esteem Coping with life changes

Licenses

JoAnn Ristau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891154274.

  • LPC · South Carolina · 2703 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for JoAnn Ristau

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

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JoAnn is the best therapist I have ever had. She provides great insight and tools that have helped me navigate my day-to-day life immensely. So grateful for her!

Reviewed March 2024

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Frequently asked questions

Does JoAnn Ristau offer telehealth visits?

Yes. JoAnn Ristau works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does JoAnn Ristau speak?

JoAnn Ristau speaks English.

How many years of experience does JoAnn Ristau have?

JoAnn Ristau has 30 years of experience.

Where is JoAnn Ristau licensed to practice?

JoAnn Ristau is licensed to practice in South Carolina.

Does JoAnn Ristau accept clients outside of the United States?

No, JoAnn Ristau does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with JoAnn Ristau?

JoAnn Ristau can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with JoAnn Ristau?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.