JoAnn ParkLCSW

JoAnn Park is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of practice in New York. She focuses on understanding each person as an individual and shapes sessions around what they need. JoAnn brings long experience with anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns, and she pays attention to how life stress and relationships affect daily functioning.

JoAnn adapts her approach to the situation rather than using one fixed method. She draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past that show up now. She also uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and emotion-focused methods to work on connection and feeling regulation.

Practical concerns are part of the work. JoAnn has experience with substance use issues and knows the language of mutual-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, postpartum depression, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and compassion fatigue.

Her style is straightforward and respectful. JoAnn notes her Christian faith and also respects other people’s beliefs and choices in session. She aims to help clients recognize patterns, develop coping strategies, and make changes that fit their daily life.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative process that combines talking about emotions, learning new skills, and looking at longer-term patterns. Before scheduling, confirm the current session options and how they fit your needs.

How JoAnn's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings. The therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and support while helping them identify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses clear exercises to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, panic, and mood problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name their emotions and the patterns that affect close relationships and intimacy.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. JoAnn will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. If something doesn't fit, she adjusts the plan so the work feels useful and manageable.

Confirm session formats before booking to know what is currently offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose session rhythms that match work, parenting, or medical schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and emotion-focused work to an online setting, helping clients practice skills between sessions and track progress over time.