Dr. Joseph Yanni

I’m Dr. Joe Yanni, a licensed psychologist with over two decades of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, adults, and families through life’s challenges. I began my career as a full-time school psychologist, a role I continue to hold, working with students with emotional disabilities in a specialized setting outside New York City. That experience gave me a deep understanding of how anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, emotional regulation, and academic demands can intersect during key stages of development.

My work is grounded in trust, compassion, and a practical desire to help people move forward emotionally and in daily life. I use an integrative, research-informed approach that blends cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic theory, humanistic care, person-centered therapy, and lifestyle-based strategies. Therapy should feel collaborative and personalized, not clinical or scripted.

In private practice, I help clients better understand what is getting in the way, identify patterns that contribute to distress, and develop practical strategies for change. Whether someone is struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, school-related challenges, low confidence, emotional regulation, or life transitions, my goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized care that supports clarity, coping, and meaningful progress.

I work best with clients who want therapy to feel thoughtful, active, and practical. My style is warm but direct, and I try to help clients connect insight with real-life change. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families in person in Scarsdale and Pleasantville, as well as virtually throughout New York State.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, integrative, and practical. Each treatment plan is individualized using a combination of talk therapy, structured interventions, and lifestyle-based strategies, depending on the client’s needs, concerns, and goals.

I draw from an integrative therapy approach that blends evidence-based techniques with a warm, person-centered foundation. Therapy may include cognitive-behavioral strategies, emotional regulation skills, problem-solving, insight-oriented work, and practical changes that support daily functioning.

My style is supportive yet structured. We will work together to identify what is getting in the way, understand why it persists, and develop strategies to help you move forward—not just with insight, but with real changes you can feel in everyday life.

In the first session, clients can expect a thoughtful, supportive space to talk through what has been going on and what they are hoping will change. We will review current concerns, relevant background, goals for therapy, and any patterns that may be contributing to distress.

My style is active and collaborative. I aim to help clients feel understood while also beginning to create clarity, direction, and practical next steps. The first session is not about having everything figured out right away. It is about starting to understand the problem, determining whether the fit feels right, and identifying a meaningful direction for therapy.