- Practical coping tools
- Mindful reflection
- Client-centered focus
About Joanne
Joanne Scarrone welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions in clear, practical ways. Joanne names simple goals with each person and works at a pace that feels manageable.
She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - based in Pennsylvania and has practiced for 20 years. Joanne earned a Bachelor of Arts from Seton Hill University and a Master’s degree from Duquesne University. Early in her career she worked alongside a psychologist for 11 years, which shaped her understanding of how the body and brain interact with emotional experience.
Joanne uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing small changes between meetings. Narrative ideas may be used to help people reframe difficult life stories.
Her approach starts from the belief that people are doing the best they can with the resources they have. That view leads to practical, respectful conversations about coping, relationships, parenting strain, sleep struggles, anger, and trauma-related distress.
Outside of counseling she gardens and paints, enjoying portrait work that seeks a person’s essence more than a perfect likeness. That interest in individual stories carries into the way she listens and responds in sessions.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance while helping clients name what matters most to them. This approach is useful for people who want a steady, respectful space to make sense of their feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It includes practical exercises such as tracking unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. This work often helps with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and stress by giving concrete steps to try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can shift over time as priorities change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or let someone attend without arranging childcare. Talk with the therapist about practical scheduling details and what will make sessions workable for everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joanne commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is client-centered, with practical elements from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions blend listening, thought work, and skills to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience, including 11 years working with a psychologist early in her career, which deepened her understanding of mind-body connections.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - practicing in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time of scheduling.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's listed availability.
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