- Guilt and shame
- Addiction coping
- Anger management
About Joanne
Joanne Arroyo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 10 years of clinical experience. She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, anger, depression, and ADHD, and pays particular attention to feelings of guilt and shame.
Joanne focuses on creating an open environment for talking about difficult thoughts and feelings. She invites people to speak without judgment and works alongside them as they consider changes. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aiming to break down problems into manageable steps.
In sessions she helps people name what they are feeling and where those feelings come from. She offers tools to cope with intense emotions, reduce rumination, and manage urges connected to addictive behavior. Her work often includes strategies for addressing isolation, rebuilding a sense of purpose, and practicing self-compassionate habits.
Joanne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and skill-building. She pays attention to each person's goals and adapts the pace accordingly. The emphasis is on small, achievable change rather than quick fixes.
Her background includes a decade of professional practice in Pennsylvania as an LPC. People who reach out can expect clear, direct feedback and step-by-step plans for making everyday life feel more manageable. To begin, the site matching process is used to schedule a first session.
Therapeutic techniques and how online sessions fit into care
Joanne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practice. One common approach focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts that sustain guilt and shame, teaching clearer thinking and calmer reactions. Another approach centers on behavioral strategies to manage urges and mood - for example, small action steps that reduce isolation and improve daily routines.Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. Joanne works with each person to test what helps, adjust methods, and set sensible goals based on the client’s needs, preferences, and progress. The plan can change as someone learns what works best for them.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for instance, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or scheduling without travel time. It also allows people to practice skills between meetings in their normal environment. Licensed professionals typically use discussion, guided exercises, and homework to reinforce changes and keep momentum between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and ADHD, with extra focus on guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical skill-building to help people name emotions and change patterns over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience as a counselor in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.