- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety support
About Joanne
Joanne Ricketts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 23 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Joanne is listed for social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas and can talk through fears about social situations and being observed.
In sessions she uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies. She listens to the immediate problem, then works with the person to set small, achievable steps. That can include talking through thoughts that make social situations feel harder or practicing ways to communicate in tense moments.
Joanne pays attention to patterns that come from attachment and abandonment concerns. She helps people notice how past relationships affect current behavior and communication. Then she helps people try different responses in everyday life.
When grief or loss is the issue, she focuses on coping skills and on routines that support day-to-day functioning. For workplace stress she helps clients name stressors and build realistic plans to reduce overwhelm.
Joanne adapts the pace to each person. New clients complete a brief questionnaire and then schedule a first session so goals and next steps are clear. Sessions work best when the person has a specific situation or worry to start from.
How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Joanne works from evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts and behavior. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns that make social situations feel threatening. These methods are useful for anxiety, mood difficulties, and low self-esteem.She also draws on behavior-focused methods that encourage gradual exposure to feared situations and practice of new skills. That can mean small, repeated steps toward speaking up, attending social events, or tolerating being observed so reactions lessen over time.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Joanne collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She starts with what feels most practical and adjusts as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work makes it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine, reduces travel time, and can allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills and report back from real situations between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem concerns, and depression, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses plain conversation and practical strategies, focusing on small steps and skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are arranged through a subscription model 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.