Joanna Milla
Joanna Milla
As a compassionate and experienced psychiatric practitioner, I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward behavioral well-being. I specialize in helping clients navigate various conditions by integrating evidence-based therapies and medication management. My comprehensive care includes support for medication use, along with standardized testing and screening to evaluate and identify conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, Trauma, social anxiety, insomnia, Eating disorders, Body image anxiety, and finally, elaborate and meet your therapeutic goals.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our sessions will provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to express yourself freely. I will actively listen to validate and understand your experiences. It's important to emphasize that we are partners in your healing journey. Let's work together to achieve resilience, self-compassion, growth, and lasting emotional wellness.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
At the heart of my practice as a psychiatric nurse practitioner are two driving forces: compassion and dedication. I am deeply committed to seeing each patient as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms or diagnoses. Compassion guides every interaction, allowing me to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals feel respected and understood. This connection is essential to fostering trust and encouraging openness, which are the foundations of meaningful therapeutic progress. Equally, my dedication ensures that I bring consistency, perseverance, and integrity to my work. I am relentless in advocating for my patients and in seeking the most appropriate, evidence-based interventions to support their recovery. My commitment goes beyond clinical duties — I actively engage in lifelong learning to expand my expertise and stay current with advances in psychiatric care, ensuring I can provide the highest standard of support. Together, compassion and dedication shape my holistic and patient-centered approach. They empower me to walk alongside my patients through every stage of their mental health journey, always striving to promote healing, resilience, and well-being.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am dedicated to providing a caring and holistic approach. I firmly believe in treating each individual as a whole - addressing the needs of the mind, body, and spirit in unison. Our journey together will involve delving into your distinct emotional landscape and collaboratively formulating personalized strategies for your healing journey.
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Psychodynamic
Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapies focus on exploring and resolving unconscious conflicts and deep-seated emotional issues, often stemming from early life experiences. Unlike cognitive or behavioral therapies that emphasize symptom management, these approaches aim to uncover why the symptoms exist in the first place. By working through these root causes, clients often experience more profound and lasting change. Through techniques like free association, dream analysis, and interpretation of transference, individuals gain deep insight into their internal world. This self-awareness can change how they understand themselves and their relationships, making it less likely that old patterns will continue to repeat unconsciously. This approach gives ample space for emotional expression and working through painful feelings, which can promote healing and integration. Instead of avoiding or suppressing difficult emotions, clients process them safely and gradually, reducing the likelihood of future emotional buildup or breakdowns.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT follows a clear, structured framework with specific goals and techniques, often completed in 8–20 sessions. This makes it ideal for those seeking rapid relief and measurable progress.