JoAnne Waite

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am licensed in Rhode Island with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Years Experience: 25

Location: Rhode Island, United States

Accepting New Clients: No

Gender: Female

Accepting international clients: No

NPI Number: 1215965371

Credentials: MA LMFT LMFT1223, RI LMFT MFT00086

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: LMFT (Rhode Island) #MFT00086 exp 2026-07-01 • LMFT (Massachusetts) #LMFT1223 exp 2027-12-31 • LMFT (New Hampshire) #245 exp 2026-03-30

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues, Eating, Depression, Female therapist, Gay, Older, Non-religious, Liberal therapist

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: No

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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JoAnne Waite

Compassionate Rhode Island Marriage & Family Therapist

Stress and anxiety support
Trauma-informed approach
Grief and family care

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About

JoAnne Waite is a licensed therapist based in Rhode Island with 25 years of professional experience. She has worked with clients confronting stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and the challenges of grief and loss.

She holds an MA and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – license numbers LMFT1223 and MFT00086 in Rhode Island. JoAnne emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique circumstances.

Believing that seeking change requires courage, JoAnne offers support and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Location: Rhode Island, United States

Years Experience: 25

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: No

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Family, Grief, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse

Other areas of experience: Addictions, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Blended family issues, Body image, Communication problems, Compulsion, Depression, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family of origin issues, Gambling, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, LGBT, Obsession, OCD, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Relationship, Relationship, Separation, Sexual trauma, Social anxiety and phobia, Women’s issues, Young adult issues

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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: No

Accepting International Clients: No

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials: MA LMFT LMFT1223, RI LMFT MFT00086
NPI Number: 1215965371
License: LMFT (Rhode Island) #MFT00086 exp 2026-07-01 • LMFT (Massachusetts) #LMFT1223 exp 2027-12-31 • LMFT (New Hampshire) #245 exp 2026-03-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

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How much experience does JoAnne Waite have?

JoAnne Waite has 25 years of professional therapy experience.

Is JoAnne Waite a licensed therapist?

Yes. JoAnne Waite holds an MA and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), with license numbers LMFT1223 and MFT00086 in Rhode Island.

In which languages does JoAnne Waite provide therapy?

JoAnne Waite provides therapy in English.

Where is JoAnne Waite located?

JoAnne Waite is located in Rhode Island.

How can I work with JoAnne Waite as my therapist?

You can work with JoAnne Waite through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with JoAnne Waite cost?

Costs for sessions with JoAnne Waite can vary depending on factors such as your location and her 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?

To begin working with JoAnne Waite, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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