Specialty:

JoAnn earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Illinois State University and then taught elementary school for several years before returning to further her education at Western Illinois University to earn a Master of Science in Education degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. Ms. O’Rourke has been providing therapy services in the Quincy/Hannibal area for more than 20 years. She enjoys providing individual, family, and group therapy services for all ages. Special areas of interest include children’s mental health, depression, anxiety, and family/parenting issues. Play therapy and the field of Positive Psychology are also of special interest for her and are used throughout her practice.