Joan graduated from Oral Roberts University with a Bachelor of Science in Christian Caregiving & Counsel and a Master of Art in Professional Counseling. Her many life experiences taught her to become resilient with immense empathy and understanding of others who struggle. She worked for 10 years as a ministry leader for the abuse recovery program, which enabled her to have a strong trauma-focused background along with her past trauma. Joan considers it an honor to be your therapist and is passionate about people living productively with emotional wellness and works with diverse groups. She guides clients in self-discovery and empowerment by providing the tools to break through barriers in reaching their goals. Joan’s methods entail a Client-Centered approach with an eclectic combination of therapeutic disciplines that fit the client’s needs, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Play and Art Therapy, EMDR, and other techniques. Joan works with children starting at seven, teens, adults, families, and couples that are struggling with trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, relationship issues, women issues, borderline personality, learning disabilities, reunification with parents or children, life transitions, and other challenging difficulties with desire for someone safe to talk to without judgment. Joan is eager to be part of your healing journey and looks forward to starting with you!