- Client-centered focus
- Practical coping skills
- Addiction experience
About JoAnn
JoAnn Park is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of practice in New York. She combines an open, person-centered way of working with practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship struggles. JoAnn speaks plainly and focuses on what matters to each person who comes to her.
She adapts her approach to the needs of the individual. Sometimes conversations look inward and explore life patterns; other times they focus on skills to cope with panic, cravings, or low mood. JoAnn has long experience with substance use concerns and is familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous approaches. She also supports people facing grief, parenting strains, sleep and eating difficulties, and questions around identity and prejudice.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy alongside cognitive and emotion-focused methods. She uses mindfulness ideas and psychodynamic thinking when they suit a person’s goals. This means sessions can include reflective talk, practical behavior strategies, or exercises to notice feelings and reactions.
JoAnn aims to create an accepting space where faith background is one part of a person’s story but not a requirement for care. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try different ways of responding.
People who prefer a straightforward, compassionate clinician who mixes talk therapy with useful tools may find her style a good match. She encourages steady progress and practical steps toward better coping and stronger relationships.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s lead. Online sessions with this orientation focus on building a respectful relationship and reflecting what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, panic, or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, helps people identify and change emotional patterns in relationships and in how they respond to stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods, and adjust as needed so the work fits the person’s needs and preferences. That means approaches can shift over time as progress and challenges emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, use shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. Online work can also make it easier to bring practiced exercises into real life between meetings, and it supports continuity of care when schedules change.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does JoAnn address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Other focuses include grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, and identity-related stressors.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is grounded in listening and adapting to the person in the room. She blends client-centered conversations with practical strategies from cognitive and emotion-focused approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
JoAnn brings thirty years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including long-term work with substance use and anxiety or mood difficulties.
Where does JoAnn practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in New York and holds an LCSW license in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced or billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process if I want to work with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.