- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-Based techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Joanna
Joanna Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with four years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship patterns, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and identity questions. Joanna works with people who are navigating life changes, career pressures, grief, or questions about intimacy and sexual expression.
Her approach mixes Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with attachment-based ideas and mindfulness. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tools and EMDR where appropriate. Sessions focus on naming emotions, noticing interaction patterns, and building practical steps people can use between meetings.
Joanna pays attention to how early relationships shape current behavior. She helps people see repeating patterns and try new ways of responding. This often involves tracking feelings in the moment and practicing different responses in real situations.
People bring many concerns to her work: ADHD, compassion fatigue, codependency, communication problems, addiction, gender dysphoria, and issues tied to family of origin. She also supports exploration around BDSM, kink, and alternative sexual cultures without judgment.
Therapy sessions include coaching-style problem solving alongside deeper emotional work. Joanna encourages clear goals and regular check-ins about progress. She works in English and does not take international clients.
How EFT, ACT and attachment work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the patterns they create in close relationships. It helps people see how feelings drive common interaction loops and practices alternatives to those loops. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and choosing actions that reflect personal values. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current expectations and behavior; it can be useful for understanding recurring conflicts and trust issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joanna treats that as a collaborative process. She and the client discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps the person make steady changes. This means methods can be combined or shifted over time to match needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also let someone use video or audio depending on bandwidth and comfort. Joanna will discuss practical session arrangements during the initial matching steps so meetings fit daily life and goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and career and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, attachment-based methods, mindfulness, and EMDR elements to help people name emotions and change interaction patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanna has four years of experience as a practicing therapist in Arizona.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and sees clients from that state.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients or remote clients abroad?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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