Licensed to practice in California and accepts 28 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Substance Misuse and 8 more.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40+ years of clinical experience, and I also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of CA. The past 17 years provided substance abuse treatment in both inpatient and outpatient programs, and telehealth services for the military with the USMC and USN active duty and retired Sailors, Marines, and their dependents. I also have provided for the last 3 years telehealth counseling services privately through Grow Therapy and BetterHelp. Experience working with teens and their families providing individual, group, and family therapy in both the state of California and New York. Providing clinical treatment in several clinical settings including residential treatment centers, day treatment/school programs, community-based programs specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Received specialized training and facilitating parenting groups/classes utilizing the approach of S.T.E.P. (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting). Graduated from Fordham University in NY receiving MSW and Marist College receiving BSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA and Licensed Master Social Worker in NY
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I am compassionate about my work, empathetic, good listener, strong knowledge base about substance abuse, domestic violence, ADD/ADHD, and parenting of teenagers.
I enjoy working with people who are open to exploring and gaining new insights not only about themselves, but also how they relate to those around them in their circle of family and friends.
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Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
AvMed
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Utilized CBT for over 30+ years. A psycho-social intervention to reduce and manage symptoms of various mental health conditions, and develop coping skills to enhance the quality of life.
Motivational Interviewing
Listen with empathy, and help to empower the person to achieve their goals by being aware of their own strengths and abilities.
9 ratings with written reviews
February 26, 2026
I found our session very inspiring. In talking with Joanne I thought she listened to me and in my needs to help me carry on with my next journey.
November 4, 2025
Joanne is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience. She is empowering, warm, authentic, intelligent, direct, and very solutions-orientated. I am so happy to have found her and getting the support I need.
September 26, 2025
Amazing Human. Always a joy to talk to. I always feel better after our conversations.