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Dr. Joanne Frederick

Therapist
18 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am Dr. Joanne Frederick, also known as Dr. J. I am a licensed professional counselor, a professor and an author, all in the mental health and self-care field. I have a doctorate degree in rehabilitation counseling, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and helping people strive in their relationships.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic. I focus on your goals and together we form a relationship that is supportive, reflective and honest. I have over 25 years of counseling experience and have trained others to become effective counselors and therapists.

What you can expect from me

I believe that everyone needs emotional support and guidance at some point in their life. Now is the time for you to receive that support. I am ready and interested in working with you!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    EdD (Doctor of Education) at George Washington University, MS (Master of Science) at University of Baltimore
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (District Of Columbia, Virginia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Art Therapy, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Psychodynamic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English