About Me
As a full-time psychotherapist, I help people heal through their mental health journeys.
I’m Joann Anderson – Clinical / Social Work Therapist
MSW, LSW, CAC, CCTP, CSAT, CIT in Training
I am a psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ & GA with over 30 years of practice. I am EMDR Certified, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Complex Trauma Professional, and Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor. I specialize in addiction, trauma, PTSD and mood disorders. I am also a Mother Hunger trained facilitator.
I understand that each individual is unique and therapy needs to be a collaborative. I work to instill a trusting, honest and safe environment as we work together through the healing process.
Passion into profession
The experience of a lifetime of counseling.
Joann has dedicated her life to helping others improve their lives and she considers it to be a privilege to be invited into her client’s inner lives and to accompany them on their journey through healing, change and self-empowerment.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
A Lifetime of Learning
Joann Lee Anderson, MSW, LSW, CAC, CCTP, CSAT, CIT in Training is a licensed social worker (NY, NJ & GA), Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, and Certified Complex Trauma Professional. She is also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and EMDR Certified.
1987: GRADUATED COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Joann graduated from New York's Columbia University with a Masters in Social Work in 1987.
2017: IITAP CERTIFIED
International Institute for Trauma Professionals certified for trauma and addiction counseling services.
2018: EMDRIA CERTIFIED
EMDR International Association certified for use of EMDR Therapy in trauma counseling.
2023: MOTHER HUNGER TRAINED FACILITATOR
Trained by Kelly McDaniel in facilitation of Mother Hunger counseling.