About Joanna
Joanna Martin is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and creates a straightforward space where concerns can be named and worked through. Joanna acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and encourages people to take that first step.
Joanna uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people change patterns that make life harder.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and direct, with an emphasis on learning skills that can be used between meetings. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Across more than two decades of work, Joanna has supported many clients through common life stresses.
Her 23 years of experience inform a steady, calm approach to difficult topics. She aims to make sessions feel useful from week to week rather than vague or overwhelming. Joanna holds the LCSW credential, which indicates licensure to practice clinical social work in Pennsylvania.
Her practice is based in Pennsylvania and she conducts sessions in English. International clients are not currently accepted. The therapy format includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Joanna works with a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and scheduling aligns with therapist availability. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed before scheduling.
How Joanna Uses CBT Online and What to Expect
Joanna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into small, manageable steps and teaches practical skills.The right approach often takes a bit of trial and conversation. Joanna works with each person to decide whether CBT techniques fit their goals and adjusts methods based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process means methods can shift as progress is made or new issues come up.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls let people work face to face when they want more visual connection. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter, flexible exchanges and ongoing support between scheduled visits. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue skill practice in real time.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- Anger management
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 23 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English