Education Doctorate in Community Care and Counseling – Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling – Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Board Certified Telemental Health Practitioner
Brainspotting - Level 1
EMDR Level 1 and 2
Gottman Method Couples Counseling - Level I & Level II
Meditation - Level 1
National Certified Counselor
Registered Yoga Teacher
Trauma Centered, Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Training
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Health Therapy Certification
Warriors at Ease Level 1
Magna Cum Laude Graduate (BA) from Northcentral University
Graduated from doctoral program with distinction (silver medallion)
Joanne's professional interests include trauma, attachment, substance use, and sex. Joanne's working with adolescents and young adults, as well as adults.
Joanne loves nature and can be found outside, no matter the weather. She enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing, snowshoeing, and other outdoor activities. Joanne also loves to garden and grows vegetables, flowers, and indoor plants. Joanne also loves animals and has dogs, cats, and chickens.
Be kind to yourself, and accept yourself where you are at in this journey while also working toward your goals. Give yourself grace when you don't live up to your own expectations, and never give up being the best version of yourself you are capable of being.
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