JoAnna Shapiro

My communication style

I believe therapy is a partnership. I listen with empathy, ask thoughtful questions, and offer practical feedback and tools tailored to your needs. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make lasting changes.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into mental health began with a desire to help others navigate challenges and discover their resilience. For the past 18 years, I’ve supported adolescents, adults, and families through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Helping clients find healing, growth, and lasting change continues to inspire me.

My goals for you

Together, we’ll identify goals that are meaningful to you and create a personalized plan for growth. Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, healing from past experiences, improving relationships, or building self-confidence, we'll work collaboratively at a pace that feels right for you. As your needs and insights evolve, we can adjust our goal

Our first session

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. We’ll explore your concerns, goals, and what you hope to achieve. It’s normal to feel nervous, and there is no pressure to share everything at once. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive for you.

I identify as...

• Female
• American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Biracial or Multiracial, Black or African American, Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx, Middle Eastern, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, South East Asian