- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship and parenting
- Attachment and trauma
About Joanne
Joanne Deal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with nine years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma, and parenting concerns. Her practice also addresses issues such as ADHD, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Joanne describes counseling as a collaborative process. She and the client identify priorities together and set clear goals. She often suggests short tasks or readings between sessions to help people apply what they discuss. She is direct about the effort change requires and prepares clients for steady, practical work rather than quick fixes.
Her clinical approach is eclectic, drawing from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and the Gottman Method. She combines these methods to focus on relationships, patterns from earlier life, and skills for managing current problems. Sessions may include skill practice, reflection on family influences, and communication work.
Joanne has background working with people affected by chronic illness, aging matters, blended family dynamics, and autism spectrum concerns, including supporting parents of children with Asperger’s or high-functioning autism. She also brings experience with trauma-informed perspectives and family-of-origin issues.
Her academic path includes an M.A. in Professional Counseling and undergraduate honors from the University of Southern California. Joanne is a member of professional counseling organizations and identifies as a clinician who integrates clients' faith or cultural background into therapy when that is important to them.
How her approaches translate to online work
Joanne often uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when relationship fears, trust issues, or abandonment concerns are part of the problem. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. When emotion regulation and interpersonal skills are central, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to teach concrete coping and communication strategies.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne and each client assess what feels most relevant and practical, then try methods that match the client’s goals and day-to-day life. She will suggest options and adjust the plan as sessions progress so the work stays focused and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let some people start with audio-only conversations when video feels like too much. These practical choices are discussed during intake so sessions align with what the client needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and a range of related concerns such as ADHD, anger, self-esteem, and career stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is eclectic and collaborative, using practical exercises, readings, and homework when helpful to support progress between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds nine years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC in Connecticut and also holds national counselor certification; she practices from Connecticut.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.