Therapist profile
Joanna Ulloa, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Stress and Relationship concerns
Continue with JoannaWhere Joanna stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 014263
- NPI
- 1467129841
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- New York
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- English and Spanish
About Joanna
Joanna Ulloa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with four years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, or grief. Joanna offers sessions in English and Spanish.
She focuses on practical conversation and steady support. Sessions are a place to talk through what is happening now, learn clearer ways to set boundaries, and notice patterns that leave someone putting others first. Joanna pays attention to issues like abandonment, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and guilt or shame.
Joanna describes her work as direct and approachable. She helps people break down big problems into small steps. That can mean practicing how to say no, spotting thoughts that intensify anxiety, or learning short tools to manage panic when it starts.
Her approach also addresses life transitions and meaning. Clients who are facing loss, thinking about life purpose, or navigating women's issues or young adult concerns can expect focused conversations about goals and next steps. Joanna also supports people dealing with post-traumatic stress and social anxiety by teaching coping skills and pacing progress.
People who want to work on relationships will find attention to communication and patterns of giving too much. Joanna asks practical questions, suggests manageable experiments to try between sessions, and checks in about what is or is not helping. To begin, she guides people through the first scheduling steps and what to expect at an initial visit.
How sessions work
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Joanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on skill building and clearer communication. One approach she relies on teaches short, practical coping skills for anxiety and panic - breathing, grounding, and brief cognitive tools to reduce immediate distress. This helps when anxious thoughts or panic attacks feel overwhelming.Another common focus is behavioral and conversational work to change interaction patterns. That means identifying unhelpful patterns such as people-pleasing or control struggles and trying small behavioral experiments to create different results in relationships. These techniques are useful for codependency concerns, communication problems, and rebuilding self-esteem.
Choosing which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Joanna will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide on practical steps and adjust methods as progress is seen.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or removing the need to be on camera for parts of a session. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and homework to make online work practical for everyday schedules.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include codependency, abandonment, and communication problems.
What is her style or approach in sessions?
She uses practical conversation and evidence-based techniques to teach coping skills and communication strategies. Sessions emphasize small steps and skills people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanna has four years of professional experience as a practicing counselor. That time has included work with anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages can she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I book sessions from another country?
She is not accepting international clients at this time. Sessions are arranged for people within the therapist's permitted practice area.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the current fee details when you schedule.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The therapist will outline what to expect at the initial visit.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.