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- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Mindfulness and lifestyle
About Joanne
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 18 years of experience, Joanne Pisani helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and anger. She works with a range of issues including abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness and pain, commitment issues, paranoia, postpartum depression, sexual assault and abuse, and workplace problems. Sessions are conducted in English.
Joanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques combined with practical health and lifestyle strategies. She integrates mindfulness and nutrition education when it fits a client's goals. In sessions she focuses on concrete steps people can try between meetings and on building skills to handle common triggers.
Her background includes long experience in schools and community settings. She has worked as an elementary school counselor and a Youth and Family Services Coordinator. She also serves as a Director of Pupil Personnel Services for a school district in the northeastern United States.
Joanne holds a Doctor of Education from St. John's University, a bachelor's degree in psychology from Stony Brook University, and master’s degrees in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University C.W. Post. She is licensed as an LMHC in New York.
Before training as a counselor, she spent many years as a certified fitness instructor. That background informs her interest in health, wellness, and preventive approaches that complement therapy. The practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time; confirm current session options before booking.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Joanne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside mindfulness and lifestyle strategies. Evidence-based therapy involves structured conversations and exercises designed to change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior; it can help with anxiety, anger, and relationship strain. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation. Nutrition and lifestyle strategies look at everyday habits that influence mood and energy, and they inform practical goals a client can try between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joanne treats the selection of techniques as collaborative - she will review your goals and preferences and test what helps most. Treatment plans can shift over time based on what is working and what needs adjustment.
Confirm the available session options before booking. The practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by avoiding travel and offering more flexible timing. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and make it possible to continue care across life changes without requiring in-person visits.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What presenting concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and anger. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, postpartum depression, sexual assault and abuse, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and integrates mindfulness and nutrition education when appropriate. The focus is on practical steps and skill building that people can apply between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience in mental health and education settings. Her background includes long roles in school counseling and youth services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York. Her education includes a Doctor of Education and master’s degrees in counseling.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current pricing details before scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.