Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How JoAnn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About JoAnn
JoAnn Park is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience helping people navigate stressful life events. She draws on long practice with anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns. JoAnn practices in New York and offers care in English.
Her way of working starts with listening to each person's story and their goals. She adapts her approach to match what the client needs rather than using one fixed method.
Background and approach
That means sessions may focus on current coping skills or on patterns that stretch back years. JoAnn has extensive experience supporting people through addiction and the recovery process, and she is familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous approaches. She also has long experience addressing grief, trauma, panic, and relationship struggles, including issues of intimacy and communication problems.
Therapy sessions can include practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address symptoms and mindfulness exercises to manage stress. JoAnn also draws on psychodynamic ideas to help people understand recurring patterns that affect relationships and mood. She respects clients' beliefs and values and works with people of diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBT.
JoAnn aims for a collaborative tone in sessions - she listens, offers clear feedback, and helps people try new ways of relating and coping. People who choose JoAnn often want a seasoned clinician who can mix practical skills with deeper reflection. She helps clients work through anger, self-esteem struggles, parenting strain, and life transitions while tailoring the plan to each person's needs.
What JoAnn works with
Everything JoAnn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in JoAnn's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches JoAnn lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a trusting relationship. It helps when someone needs a therapist who listens closely and follows their pace to set goals and try changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, uses clear, practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, anger management, and low mood because it gives specific tools to practice between sessions.
Emotionally-focused therapy helps people identify and work with strong emotions and attachment patterns. It can be helpful for relationship strains and for understanding intimacy-related issues.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. JoAnn works together with each person to decide which methods to use based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means the plan can shift over time as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging supports shorter reflections or ongoing check-ins between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and try different formats to see what helps most.
Questions people ask about JoAnn
What kinds of problems does JoAnn help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns like self-esteem and sleep difficulties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is adaptable and client-centered. She listens first, then blends practical skill-building with deeper exploration of patterns when that fits the person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
JoAnn has 30 years of clinical experience, including long-term work with substance use, anxiety, and depression.
Where is JoAnn licensed and practicing?
She is a New York licensed clinical social worker, credentialed as LCSW, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
JoAnn offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do I get started with JoAnn?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.