Joanna Morgan Smith
My name is Joanna Smith. I have had the honor and privilege to have worked with clients for over 20 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. If you are navigating anxiety, depression, a chronic illness, or a season of life that feels overwhelming, you do not have to figure it out alone. For more than 20 years, I have helped people move from feeling stuck to functioning at their best. In our work together, we will take a collaborative and practical approach. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to help you challenge unhelpful thoughts, set meaningful goals, and take real steps toward feeling better.
I have worked in a large hospital setting supporting people who faced chronic illness.
I especially enjoy working with people who are motivated for change and open to challenging the beliefs and patterns that are holding them back. My goal is for you to leave each session with something concrete you can use Most of my work has been in the health care setting where I worked supporting people who faced chronic illness. I have also worked with families in a family health clinic. Additionally, I have provided and coordinated mental health treatment in a primary care setting providing problem solving treatment to improve patients’ symptoms and level of functioning. I have also provided support to employees in corporate settings in my role as employee assistance program consultant.
First session
I offer compassionate and supportive care while working to assist clients to shift to an improved level of functioning through support and the establishment of goals. I work in collaboration with clients to explore solutions to the problems they are currently facing.
Strengths
I am an empathetic and compassionate counselor who works to actively shift clients to an improved level of functioning. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in resolving the issues they are presently experiencing.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for change and who are open to challenging present belief systems which may be limiting them or causing suffering. I enjoy working with clients who are willing to challenge their negative thought and belief systems. I enjoy working with individuals who are open to working collaboratively to solve problems with solution focused counseling which incorporates goal setting and behavioral activation plans for improved mood and overall functioning.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I work with clients to challenge negative thoughts to improve feelings and behavior. Additionally I work with clients to establish behavioral activation plans for improved mood.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I work with clients to explore options for solving an issue they are having during the time of counseling. I provide support and encouragement to clients while they work through those options in order to shift clients into action and solutions.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- New JerseyLicense 44SC05400800