Hello! My name is Joanna and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I specialize in treating college students, 20-somethings, and young millennials experiencing anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and day-to-day life stressors. I also work with depression, body image and self-esteem, body-focused repetitive behaviors, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I have daytime availability Monday-Thursday for clients located in New York state.
I primarily employ a person-centered approach to therapy, meaning I want to get to know you and meet you where you're at. I utilize supportive reflection and empathic listening, along with interactive feedback. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) framework, specifically drawing on behavioral changes for depression, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety disorders, and Habit Reversal Training for body focused repetitive behaviors.
I help young adults face their anxiety-driven fears, build self-confidence, and manage life’s stressors by taking a hands-on approach to problem-solving and building upon meaningful changes. I will help you identify and utilize your strengths, establish positive coping skills, reframe the way you think, and build healthy habits.
