Therapist profile
Joanna Smith, LPC
Arizona
LPC counselor - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Arizona / LPC-24879
- NPI
- 1922831668
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
About
- ACT
- EMDR
- Mindfulness
About Joanna
Joanna Smith is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Arizona with four years of clinical experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and other life transitions. She also supports clients navigating issues related to identity and sexuality, including LGBT concerns and kink or alternative sex culture.
Joanna uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try new ways of responding. Communication skills, boundaries, and managing strong emotions are recurring focuses in her work. She also brings coaching elements when clients want concrete steps toward career or life-purpose goals.
Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and act in line with their values. Attachment-based ideas inform how she looks at connection and patterns from family of origin. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and EMDR are part of her toolkit for working on painful memories and relationship hurts.
Joanna commonly supports people dealing with addictions, codependency, and co-occurring issues such as depression or ADHD. She offers a nonjudgmental stance while assisting clients to rebuild a sense of agency after betrayal, infidelity, or domestic violence. Practical skill building is combined with processing past experiences.
People meeting her for the first time will find sessions that focus on clear goals and small steps. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Joanna practices in Arizona and conducts sessions in English.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that reflect personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and people who feel stuck in unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on mapping emotional responses and attachment needs within relationships, which can help with intimacy-related issues and communication problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and manage strong feelings. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joanna will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Together they decide which methods to try and how to adapt them as progress or challenges emerge. Confirm session formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the profile. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a lunch break, avoid travel time, and choose a quieter time of day. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth or no camera is needed, while video sessions let the therapist see nonverbal cues for emotion-focused work. Joanna uses these approaches to make sessions practical and relevant to everyday life.Areas of focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Joanna help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, codependency, and related issues such as depression and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-focused work alongside processing of past experiences. Sessions often include communication practice and boundary work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanna has four years of experience as a practicing counselor in clinical settings.
What credential does Joanna hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC, licensed in Arizona, and provides services in that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Joanna?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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