Joanna White , LISW

Joanna White brings a background in criminal justice and social work to her therapeutic practice, combining practical experience with clinical training to support people through challenging life moments. She began her career working with the Prisoner Reentry population after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, then shifted focus to social work and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Southern California while simultaneously supporting women and men affected by domestic and sexual violence.

That blend of experience has given her insight into perspectives from both offender and survivor viewpoints, and she has spent years working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including domestic and sexual violence, childhood trauma, and eating-related struggles. Her work also addresses stress and anxiety, life transitions, parenting and work-related pressures, and other common stresses that arise over time.

Joanna is a LISW - a Licensed Independent Social Worker - signifying advanced social work training and the authority to provide independent clinical services. She approaches change as a process and sees her role as a guide, collaborating with people to find strategies and directions that make sense for their unique lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Joanna White draws on several evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate distress and build meaningful change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed steps toward them while learning to relate differently to painful thoughts and feelings - it is frequently used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve coping with depression, anxiety, and stress-related difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy centers the individual's experience, offering empathetic listening and support so people can explore their goals, increase self-understanding, and build on their own strengths.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Joanna works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques from these models to fit each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility considerations. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location and to choose the format that best supports ongoing engagement and progress.