LMFT, 7 years of experience
My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs around anxiety and depression. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as both modalities help me and the client build a shared understanding of their reality, and allow us to work together to chart a path forward.
What you can expect from our first session together is for us to spend the majority of our time talking about how you’ve been feeling recently, and me asking questions to better understand some of why you may be feeling that way. The first session is about us building an initial connection and helping me get a sense of where we should go from there. Each individual is different, and I like to listen first before assuming I know what will work best for you moving forward.
My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.
I enjoy working with teens, adults, families, and couples of a wide range of ages. I have a wide variety of experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol use, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, developmental disabilities, and more. I enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients including trans clients.
1 rating with written reviews
May 9, 2025
Joanna has been a life saver, marriage saver, and peace creator for me. I've been in therapy before where it was really surface level. Joanna pushes me to dig deeper, be honest, and own up to the choices I've made. She provides a safe, respectful, and warm environment where I can truly let down my walls and get to the root of my issues. She challenges me and guides me into finding ways to help myself be a better person which is what I was missing with previous therapists. She's amazing.
I've used person-centered approach to meet the clients where they are at to help facilitate an approach to treat the whole person.
I've used this approach to support someones understanding of how our thoughts, emotions influence our behaviors.
I've used this approach to support clients on reaching a level of comfort by teaching them to observe sensations in their body by connected it to their traumatic experiences while teaching them to heal through relaxation techniques.
I've used this approach for couples and teach them communication skills, use family systems approach to understand their communication style and to learn conflict resolution skills.