Joanne Waithaka, LMFT
About me
As a licensed therapist Marriage and Family Therapist in Virginia, Massachusetts and North Carolina with over two decades of professional experience, I specialize in supporting individuals to be successful in relationships and careers. My practice focuses on helping clients address relationship dynamics, family conflicts, and personal growth through compassionate, evidence-based approaches.
I bring extensive expertise in supporting older adults, multicultural families, and individuals experiencing significant life changes. My therapeutic work centers on addressing communication challenges, healing from past traumas, managing workplace stress, and supporting families through transitions like divorce, blended family dynamics, and intergenerational relationships.
My approach is tailored to each client's unique experiences. I understand the nuanced emotional landscapes of midlife challenges, military veterans' experiences, and the complex feelings surrounding adoption, immigration, and cultural identity. By creating a supportive and understanding environment, I help clients develop resilience, improve communication, and find meaningful paths forward.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Depression, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
License information
MA LMFT LMFT1153
NC LMFT 2409
VA LMFT 0717001471