About

Hi there, I'm Joan! I honor the courage and willingness it takes to step into the counseling journey. My specializations are anxiety and stress management, parenting issues, and life changes. I listen. I create a warm, open, safe, nonjudgmental counseling environment as I connect with clients to understand their needs and help facilitate self-understanding, skills, and growth. My approach I use Person-Centered, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral therapies with an eclectic approach. Your needs drive the therapeutic process. I am here for you as I guide and step aside, assisting your growth and helping empower you to meet your goals and life's challenges. My focus I typically treat women and men experiencing anxiety related to work, family, and life balance. I also assist you as you maneuver through the ever-present changes in life. My focus is you, and your needs. My communication style Clients can expect an open-minded approach to therapy where they are listened to, connected with, and accepted. My nonjudgmental approach allows clients to feel safe. Together we will weave a plan as I provide tools, help build skills, and support my clients in building a happier, empowered, and more fulfilling life. My journey to therapy My goal as a therapist is to help people heal themselves. My extensive life and professional experience has given me a strong foundation and ability to understand the human experience. This work is my passion as I help people to grow and change in positive ways.