Meet JoAnna
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with men and women of color, particularly those who are high-achieving, driven, and often used to being the person who holds everything together.
I understand that who you are cannot be separated from your experiences, relationships, culture, and the environments that have shaped you. My work creates space for you to slow down, understand yourself more deeply, and move through your life with greater clarity and intention.
Who I Work With
You may be successful and capable while still navigating anxiety, overthinking, relationship challenges, boundaries, or emotional exhaustion. Maybe you're having a hard time expressing what you need, adjusting to a new season of life, or recognizing that experiences from your past are showing up in ways you didn't expect.
Or maybe nothing is necessarily “wrong.” You're ready for more, entering a new chapter, or simply want to understand yourself more deeply and be intentional about what comes next. Therapy can be a space not only to work through what's difficult, but also to grow into the life and version of yourself you're ready for.
Navigating the world as a person of color also comes with unique experiences and pressures that can shape how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and what you've learned you need to do to succeed. Sometimes you're carrying more than people realize while still being expected to keep going.
Our Approach
I see therapy as a mirror.
Sometimes we need a space where we can step outside of everything we're carrying and really see ourselves: the patterns we repeat, the things we avoid, the ways we've learned to protect ourselves, and the parts of ourselves we don't give enough credit to.
I'll hold that mirror with compassion, but I'll also be honest with you. I'll support you while also challenging you to look deeper, recognize patterns that may no longer serve you, and make choices that align with the life you actually want.
My approach is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, with the understanding that meaningful change begins with greater awareness of yourself and the experiences that have shaped you. Our work will focus on helping you feel more grounded in who you are and become more intentional about how you want to move forward.
What We Provide
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy offers a dedicated space for reflection, self-discovery, and intentional growth. Our work goes beyond managing symptoms to explore the patterns, experiences, relationships, and beliefs shaping your life. Through honest reflection and intentional work, therapy supports greater self-awareness, emotional clarity, and the ability to move through life with greater intention.
Psychological Consultation & Advisory
Consultation for organizations, institutions, and community-based programs seeking culturally responsive insight into mental health, human behavior, and emotional well-being. Services are tailored to each organization's needs and may include program consultation, clinical guidance, and support navigating complex individual and organizational dynamics.
Clinical Supervision & Professional Support
Reflective clinical supervision and professional support for counselors seeking to strengthen their clinical judgment, professional identity, and confidence in their work. Supervision provides space to reflect, receive thoughtful feedback, and continue developing as a clinician within a supportive and culturally responsive environment.
If you’re considering therapy or consultation and would like to connect, I invite you to reach out.