I graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University in New York City in 2002. My professional experience has mainly been with people diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness 18 +. I have worked with many individuals who have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder, and I have worked extensively with people diagnosed with personality disorders and/or substance abuse issues.
I am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities which include; CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Gestalt Therapy, and Psychoanalysis. I am skilled at assessment and diagnosis, which leads me to develop a course of action with each client on an individual basis based on her/his needs.
My counseling style is warm and encouraging, and I really hope that our time spent in the counseling arena is a "safe space" for you to convey your feelings and goals.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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I always have a wonder time speaking with joan. I’m glad i joined this program.
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Joan is a great counselor! I feel she understands my issues well and relates to me. She feels more like a good friend. Highly recommend.
Written on Jun 04, 2021 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching
A very personable and truly caring person with great expertise and reliability. Joan is definitely someone that I feel like I can trust because she looks at me as a person and not as a member
Written on May 16, 2021 after therapy with Joan for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
This has been an essential tool for staying healthy during the political and pandemic climate. It’s too late now but I would have liked to have been offered a BIPOC therapist.
Written on Oct 31, 2020 after therapy with Joan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Joan has helped me immensely.
Written on Aug 30, 2020 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Joan was a great help to me during the time she counseled me. She was always kind and made me think and consider things from different angles. I really appreciate all her help!
Written on Jul 15, 2019 after therapy with Joan for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem