Mindful therapy
for meaningful change.
Therapy for individuals, couples & families
Welcome to my practice.
I’m so glad you’re here.
It’s painful and frightening when important relationships go awry.
When you’re struggling in relationship — whether it’s with a partner, a child, a beloved friend or even in your relationship with yourself — it really affects you.
You think of yourself as a caring, thoughtful person, but that’s not matching up with some of the ways you find yourself behaving when you’re struggling to get your needs met.
You feel anxious about whether you’re doing it “right” and, ultimately, whether you’re capable of having the relationships you want, relationships filled with joy, connection and love.
In our work together, you’ll find a safe place to explore your personal story and ultimately to heal and create lasting change.
Whatever you are striving for, you don’t have to do this alone.
Hi, I’m JoAnne
I am a licensed psychotherapist, practicing in person in Oakland, CA and virtually across California.
I know that starting therapy is a big decision.
It often feels like a risk to share the parts of yourself that you're more comfortable keeping hidden away. In fact, you've learned that in order to be strong and healthy, you've got to hold it all together. But the truth is that learning to be vulnerable and expressing your truth — even the messy parts — can be a critical step in getting the relationships and connections you want. In therapy with me, you’ll have that chance. My goal — always — is to help you grow into the life you can picture for yourself.
Working Together
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Couples Therapy
My work is rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy, an evidence-based model that will help you break free of cycles of conflict and build more intimacy and positive connection.
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Individual Therapy
Your therapy is yours. We will shape the work together to help you build the connections in your life that you deserve, whether that’s with yourself or others.
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Family Therapy
Families are dynamic. You may need support during life transitions or even just when communication breaks down and the connections no longer feel as nourishing and healthy as you want them to be.
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Coaching & Consultation
Individual and group EFT consultation for clinicians looking to strengthen their skills, build confidence, and develop their own voice as a therapist.