Joanna Smith
Compassionate support for anxiety, relationships, and personal growth
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About
Joanna Smith, LPC, is a therapist who supports people facing complex life challenges with a compassionate, steady approach. Her work often focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth, with an emphasis on helping clients strengthen self-understanding and build skills that translate into everyday life.
She is committed to offering an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals and for anyone exploring identity, sexuality, and interpersonal relationships. Joanna helps clients develop self-love, improve communication, and work through the impact of past experiences in a way that supports resilience and meaningful change.
Clients may seek her support for workplace stress, mood-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and major relationship transitions. With a trauma-informed, client-centered style, Joanna partners with clients to process difficult emotions, clarify goals, and practice strategies that foster emotional well-being and long-term growth. She recognizes that starting therapy can take courage and aims to meet each person with respect, understanding, and genuine care.
She is committed to offering an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals and for anyone exploring identity, sexuality, and interpersonal relationships. Joanna helps clients develop self-love, improve communication, and work through the impact of past experiences in a way that supports resilience and meaningful change.
Clients may seek her support for workplace stress, mood-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and major relationship transitions. With a trauma-informed, client-centered style, Joanna partners with clients to process difficult emotions, clarify goals, and practice strategies that foster emotional well-being and long-term growth. She recognizes that starting therapy can take courage and aims to meet each person with respect, understanding, and genuine care.
- Location:
- Arizona, United States
- Years Experience:
- 4
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Coaching
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Family conflicts, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Infidelity, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AZ LPC LPC-24879
- NPI Number: 1922831668
- License: LPC (Arizona)
Therapy Approaches That Translate Well to Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while building practical habits aligned with personal values. It can be especially helpful when stress, anxiety, or life transitions make it hard to move forward.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and ongoing relationships influence trust, boundaries, and connection. It can support people who want to improve communication, navigate relationship patterns, or heal from experiences that shaped how they relate to others.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach that helps clients process distressing experiences in a paced, supported way. It is often used when past events continue to show up as intense emotions, triggers, or relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanna Smith collaborates with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then adjusts the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and supportive.
Online therapy also makes it easier to fit care into real life. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility and continuity between sessions.
How much experience does Joanna Smith have?
Joanna Smith has 4 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Joanna Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. Joanna Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Arizona, with license number AZ LPC LPC-24879.
In which languages does Joanna Smith provide therapy?
Joanna Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Joanna Smith located?
Joanna Smith is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Joanna Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Joanna Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.
Does Joanna Smith work with international clients?
No. Joanna Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joanna Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.