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Dr. Joanne Frederick

Licensed Professional Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Depression, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, and Substance Use / Addiction

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.

A bit about 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 our first session

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!


Joanne's style is

Empowering
Warm
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Joanne accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Joanne

EdD (Doctor of Education) at George Washington University
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (District of Columbia, Virginia)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, and PTSD
Modalities: Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Art Therapy, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, and Psychodynamic