Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Joanne works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Joanne
Joanne Hernandez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship struggles. She offers practical support for low mood, self-esteem challenges, motivation, and coping with life changes. Her approach is direct and supportive for those looking to make small, steady changes.
Joanne draws on eight years of practice in New York. She treats common concerns like grief, trauma and abuse, addiction-related issues, sleep and eating problems, and career stress.
Background and approach
She also works with clients facing compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, parenting strain, and ADHD-related challenges. In sessions she centers the person's own experience and strengths. She believes clients are the experts on their lives and helps them build on what already works.
Conversations focus on clear goals and practical steps the client can try between appointments. Joanne aims for a calm, straightforward style. She listens without judgment and offers tools to manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day functioning.
Many people appreciate short-term strategies paired with longer-term planning. Her practice uses a collaborative rhythm where progress is reviewed and plans are adjusted. Joanne supports people who want coaching-style guidance as well as those seeking therapy for deeper healing.
She encourages anyone feeling stuck to reach out and explore whether working together might help.
What Joanne works with
Everything Joanne lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Joanne's practice.
Approaches and online care that fit your life
Joanne uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for managing intense emotions and reactions; it teaches specific strategies for reducing anger, lowering anxiety, and handling stressful situations. Another approach centers on identifying strengths and setting clear goals, helping people break larger problems into small, doable steps that build confidence over time.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Joanne collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She reviews progress together and adjusts methods so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care easier to fit into a busy life. Video lets you have a longer, face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to use video. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coaching, and follow-up between longer sessions. These options give flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.
Questions people ask about Joanne
What issues does Joanne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, strengths-based approach and focuses on clear goals. Conversations include skill-building and planning steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanne has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Joanne meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.