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Joanne Williams

(She/Her)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP-BC, MSN, RN
Hawaii

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Hawaii, and Cigna

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Substance Use / Addiction

Great to meet you!

Joanne offers compassionate psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and developmental challenges. Joanne creates personalized treatment plans that integrate psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy. Joanne is dedicated to helping her clients find healing and empowerment on their journey toward reduced mental suffering and more fulfilling lives.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Therapy Approaches:

  • Narrative Therapy: Helps reframe negative thoughts and beliefs.
  • Client-Centered Therapy: Provides a supportive, non-judgmental space with empathy and active listening.
  • Humanistic and Existential Therapies: Focus on self-awareness while addressing fears of isolation and mortality.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Restructures negative thoughts and behaviors.
  • Family Therapy: Enhances communication and resolves dysfunctional patterns.
  • Solution-Focused Therapy: Builds confidence.

What you can expect from our first session

Joanne is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in psychiatric medication management and therapy.

Known for her authenticity, empathy, and respect, Joanne creates a safe space where clients can share their life stories and heal. She embraces the philosophy of psychiatrist Irvin Yalom: "The therapist is a fellow traveler," walking alongside clients on their journey.


Joanne's style is

Open-minded
Humorous
Empowering

Insurance carriers Joanne accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Hawaii
Cigna

More about Joanne

MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Saint John Fisher University
License type: APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Hawaii)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, and Transgender Issues
Modalities: Narrative Therapy, Transpersonal, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, and Biofeedback