Joan Schifaudo

I graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University in New York City in 2002. My professional experience has been with people Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder, and I have worked extensively with people diagnosed with personality disorders and/or substance abuse issues. Through telehealth, I have treated people suffering from grief, eating disorders, panic disorders, and realtionship issues. Many people come to me because of issues they're having at work!

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. You have so much going on in your day that this should be "your time."

I'm really thorough, so please allow for some extra time in our first session so I can really get to know more about you! Going forward, our sessions will be about 55 minutes long via video chat through a "HIPAA compliant" portal (meaning your privacy is protected). I will be there to guide you and help you plan your treatment goals after assessing what brought you to seek therapy. I often suggest some worksheets that I've gathered from other sites that can be useful to you in the process.