About

Hi! I’m Joanne, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. The fastest way to help yourself with life's challenges is thru counseling. You are in the right place! Thank you for your interest, and let's begin the journey. I have 15 years of experience working with clients (ages 5- 85) that want to make improvements to their life. I can help you explore your feelings, behaviors, and help you better understand your wants and needs. Many people are feeling different and alone, others are not coping with life changes, still others are struggling with addicitions, and some are trying to avoid problems all together. Maybe you can identify with one or more of these issues, or maybe you have other problems to talk about. You are not alone. My approach to counseling focuses on your strengths, promotes wellness, and helps you make changes that will guide you to a happier life. You will find me to be an intuitive and active listener. I have a diverse range of therapy approaches and utilize various techniques, but I will always keep your needs and your progress in mind. We will have continual collaborative evaluation to make sure your life is moving in the right direction, and I have the tools to help you exceed your expectations of counseling. Let's work together to achieve your goals!

SPECIALTIES
Coping with life changes
Parenting issues
Addiction

Also experienced in:
Family relationship issues, Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Phobias, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder, Self-esteem, Abuse, Application of 12 step Programs.

Clinical approaches:
Solution-focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Wellness Counseling, Mindfulness Techniques

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy/Childbirth
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Existential
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

15 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC MH10353 Verify FL

Practice Locations

2863 8th St

Sarasota, FL 34237-3633

Phone Number: (941) 361-6433

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