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LMFT · OVER 15 YEARS IN PRACTICE · NEW YORK STATE
Therapy for couples, families, and individuals ready to break old patterns
A relational, research-grounded approach to the fights that repeat, the distance that grows, and the trust that needs rebuilding — for partners, families, and the individuals holding it all together.
Meet Joanna
Fifteen years in the room with people doing hard things.
LMFT · AAMFT Member · 15 Years of Practice
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with couples, families, and individuals pursuing greater emotional contentment, personal fulfillment, and relationship success. Over fifteen years, I've learned that the hardest part of change is rarely the big leap — it's the next small, honest step.
A few years ago I trekked to Everest Base Camp. What stayed with me wasn't the summit view — it was learning to take one step at a time on a trail where the destination felt permanently out of reach. That's most of the work we do here too: not solving everything today, just the next honest sentence, the next repair attempt, the next step.
I bring a warm, non-judgmental approach shaped by that same patience — and I stay closely engaged with new research and clinical thinking, because good therapy keeps evolving.
"All happy families resemble one another, but each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina
The most important determinant of therapeutic success is the alliance between therapist and client.
I don't work from a single script. I draw on relational, attachment-based, and evidence-based models — and I stay closely engaged with current research, because the field keeps teaching us new things about how people actually change. Trained in family therapy, my lens is always systemic: you don't exist in a vacuum, and neither does the pattern you're stuck in.
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Relationship & Family Therapy
Our closest relationships can bring deep fulfillment—but they can also carry tension, miscommunication, and unresolved patterns. Whether you’re navigating challenges in your marriage, building trust in a blended or non-traditional family, or seeking deeper emotional and physical intimacy, therapy offers a space for honest connection, reflection, and growth. Together, we’ll work to rebuild understanding, strengthen communication, and help each individual feel heard, valued, and supported.
Pre-Marital & Committed Couples Counseling
Every lasting relationship is built on a foundation of communication, trust, and shared values. Whether you're preparing for marriage or deepening a long-term commitment, couples counseling can help you explore expectations, navigate differences, and strengthen emotional connection. Therapy provides a safe space to develop the tools needed for a resilient partnership—so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and alignment in your journey together.
Individual Mental Health Therapy
Life’s demands can weigh heavily on our emotional well-being—sometimes quietly, sometimes all at once. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with anxiety or depression, or navigating the unique challenges of middle life, therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and reset. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with compassion and intention, equipping you with tools to manage emotions, build resilience, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and stability.
Career & Life Coaching
Your career is more than just a job—it’s a key part of your identity, purpose, and daily life. Whether you're facing burnout, navigating a difficult work environment, or striving to reach the next level in your performance, coaching provides a space to clarify goals, overcome obstacles, and build confidence. Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back and develop practical strategies to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
