Jo Laboff

Jo Laboff is a Washington State licensed independent clinical social worker and a Geriatric Mental Health Specialist with 18 years of professional experience. She received training in both clinical social work and psychology and has worked with adults of all ages as a psychotherapist, counselor, and geriatric care manager.

Jo supports people seeking guidance with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, coping with life changes, grief, sleep disorders, anger management, self-esteem concerns, and career difficulties. She also addresses caregiver stress and challenges related to aging. She is licensed to practice clinical social work in Washington (license WA LICSW LW 60159256).

She believes that everyone does the best they can and that change is possible - the primary goal of therapy. Her approach uses affirming, optimistic, evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Her counseling style is laid-back and supportive, and she has been described as compassionate, genuine, a good listener, with a good sense of humor.

Jo focuses on identifying individual strengths and helping clients build on those resources to overcome obstacles. She aims to meet people where they are, understand their perceptions of life events, and introduce ways of thinking and responding that promote a more satisfying and joyful life. She is available to encourage and empower clients when they are ready to work toward change.