Joanna Bickham

My name is Joanna Bickham, and I’m a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. I offer both virtual and in-person sessions in Broadway, Virginia.

My work centers on helping people build healthier relationships with themselves and others, heal from developmental and relational trauma, and discover new ways to move through the world with congruency and confidence.

I have a special passion and clinical expertise in working with adolescents and their parents, often serving as a translator between kids and parents, and parents and kids. Families frequently come to me when connection feels frayed or communication has hit a wall. Together, we find ways to rebuild understanding, mutual respect, and cooperation.

I also support clients managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and PTSD. Whether I’m helping a child strengthen emotional regulation skills, a parent find steadiness in the chaos, a survivor navigate the aftermath of trauma, or an adult untangle long-standing patterns from early life, my approach is always collaborative, solution-focused, and strength-based.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time in nature, with animals, or lost in a good book.

My approach is trauma-informed, integrative, and deeply relational. I tailor my work to fit the needs of each client, grounded in an in-depth assessment and a relationship built on transparency and trust. With a background in Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology, I hold space for both your deep-rooted human nature and your uniquely personal story.

In practice, this might mean exploring childhood dynamics, learning new communication tools, or developing practical strategies for emotional regulation and balance. My role is not only to listen but also to decipher what’s happening beneath the surface and help you create actionable steps for real, sustainable change.

During your first session, we will explore what brings you to therapy, what you hope to achieve, and discuss different approaches to support you. In every session, I strive to meet you where you are, with curiosity, honesty, and respect, so that growth can unfold naturally and safely, at your own pace.