- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- ADHD support
About Joanne
Joanne Masters is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and family-related difficulties. Joanne lists guilt and shame among the issues she addresses and often helps people who feel stuck by past actions or ongoing family patterns.
She trained at The State University of New York College at Brockport and has worked across settings including private practice, emergency rooms, and outpatient behavioral health clinics. That variety means she has seen common crises and longer-term struggles. In sessions she focuses on practical coping skills and clearer communication rather than jargon or abstract theory.
Joanne aims to help people manage emotional overwhelm, notice patterns that keep problems repeating, and try new ways of relating to themselves and others. She pays attention to concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, blended family tensions, and family of origin problems. She also addresses forgiveness, body image, impulsivity, and infidelity when these feed shame or persistent guilt.
Her style is client-centered and goal-focused; she helps people build tools for everyday life and strengthen relationships through better boundaries and communication. Outside work she reads and spends time with her seven children, which she says gives her practical perspective on family life.
People considering her often want straightforward support for specific issues such as managing anxiety, coping with trauma reactions, or working through guilt tied to family or past decisions. Joanne encourages clear steps and small changes that fit into daily routines.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Joanne describes her work as practical and skills-focused, so techniques that teach coping and communication adapt well to remote sessions. One common method she uses is skills training for anxiety and ADHD-related challenges. This involves breaking tasks into steps, practicing strategies for attention and organization, and rehearsing short behavioral changes to reduce overwhelm. It helps with day-to-day routines and repetitive stress responses.She also applies trauma-informed approaches that emphasize safety, pacing, and grounding. These techniques focus on helping a person notice bodily and emotional reactions, learn simple regulation tools, and slowly work through difficult memories without rushing the process. That work can reduce the hold of shame linked to past events by changing how those memories are approached.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions can shift focus as progress is made, and Joanne will suggest practical experiments to try between meetings.
The source biography does not specify which session formats she offers, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals often use remote appointments to maintain continuity of care while people manage work, family, and other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and family-related problems. Guilt and shame are listed among her focus areas.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses a practical, client-centered approach that emphasizes coping skills and clearer communication. The work often involves noticing patterns that keep shame active and testing new ways of responding.
What is her clinical background?
She completed graduate training at The State University of New York College at Brockport and has 16 years of experience across private practice, emergency rooms, and outpatient clinics.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina (LPC). Her practice is based in Florida.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote sessions are available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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