- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and anger
- Life purpose work
About Joanne
Joanne Arroyo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and ADHD. She also addresses feelings of guilt, shame, isolation or loneliness, questions about life purpose, and issues around self-love.
Joanne focuses on practical, conversational work. She invites clients to talk openly about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns, trying small changes, and checking what helps in everyday life. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her background includes a decade of counseling practice in Pennsylvania. That experience has involved helping people manage strong emotions and harmful habits, and supporting those who feel stuck after life changes. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and to suggest practical tools clients can use between meetings.
In sessions Joanne helps people break down problems into manageable steps. She works with clients to set realistic goals and test new ways of coping. Conversations often include tracking moods, rehearsing responses to stress, and building routines that reduce overwhelm.
People considering therapy with Joanne are encouraged to think about what matters most to them right now. She uses straightforward methods to clarify next steps and to support gradual change. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Joanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching skills to lower anxiety and improve mood. Another approach emphasizes behavior-focused steps - planning small actions, tracking results, and adjusting strategies when something does not work. These methods tend to suit stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with habits or addictive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne discusses methods with each person and decides together which tools to try first. She checks in regularly and adapts methods based on progress, priorities, and personal preferences so therapy stays relevant to the client's goals.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the exact formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, and let people meet without needing to be on camera if they prefer. Licensed professionals, including Joanne, can use these options to make regular sessions more practical while maintaining a focus on steady, usable change.
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. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, conversational methods to identify patterns and try small changes. Sessions emphasize setting manageable goals and testing new coping strategies between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has 10 years of professional counseling experience working with people on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Check the platform or contact the practice to learn which formats Joanne offers.
How do I start therapy with her and what does it cost?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.