- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Trauma and grief
About JoAnne
JoAnne Waite is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Rhode Island with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. She also supports people facing addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and mood difficulties, and related problems such as attachment and body image issues.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings. Conversations are direct and aimed at reducing distress and improving day-to-day functioning.
JoAnne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address persistent worries, obsessive thoughts, and trauma reactions. She helps people develop coping strategies for anxiety and offers ways to manage compulsive behaviors and difficult emotions. For relationships, she looks at communication patterns and problem-solving in ordinary terms.
She has worked with a wide range of concerns over her career, including autism spectrum issues, blended family challenges, postpartum depression, and grief after loss. JoAnne also has experience with domestic violence, dissociation, intellectual disability, and eating-related difficulties.
Sessions are offered in English from her Rhode Island practice. Her credential is MA LMFT, RI LMFT. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking path.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
JoAnne works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people recognize patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and practice alternative responses. This can be useful for social anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and persistent worry.She also uses trauma-informed strategies to address trauma and abuse. These approaches break down overwhelming experiences into manageable steps and teach grounding and regulation skills for intense emotions. That work often pairs well with techniques that target grief and loss over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust as needed so the work fits the person's needs and preferences. Decisions about techniques are made together, and progress is checked regularly.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and have shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow someone to work with a Rhode Island licensed professional without changing daily routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, and depression.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, with conversations aimed at clear steps and skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns related to anxiety, trauma, and family issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - MA LMFT, RI LMFT, practicing in Rhode Island.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.