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Joanna Bienko-Czerniski

Therapist
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm someone who truly listens—not just to your words, but to what’s underneath them. Clients often tell me they feel seen in a way they never have before. I bring compassion, insight, and honesty into the room, and I’ll help you connect the dots between your past and what’s holding you back now. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start—we’ll work through it together.

My approach to therapy

  1. My style is warm, honest, and collaborative. I specialize in helping people heal from emotional wounds like self-doubt, anxiety, burnout, and relationship patterns that leave them feeling stuck or unseen. We'll explore your story at your pace, connecting the past to the present so real change can happen. I’ll help you build confidence from the inside out, with support that’s both deep and practical.

What you can expect from me

Clients often leave sessions feeling more grounded, understood, and connected to themselves. We work toward building confidence, setting healthy boundaries, and unlearning patterns that no longer serve you. The space I create is warm, non-judgmental, and deeply supportive—so you can feel safe being real while making meaningful changes.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Creative, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Smith College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Nevada)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Sleep disorder, Stress management, Panic disorders, Maternal mental health, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Attachment Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    180 West Huffaker Lane Suite 302
    Reno, NV 89511

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