Joanna Engelman

she/her

Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)

Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Mood Disorders, Relationships, Self Esteem

Individual therapy

13 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Joanna doesn't accept any insurers.

Check-out the out-of-pocket rates below.

Self pay costs

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker. I have a Masters in Social Work from Touro College in New York City. For the past several years I have been working as a therapist with clients who experience depression and anxiety. I also work with people in life transitions, and those that are having difficulties in their relationships. I work with adults of all ages, including older adults who are struggling with grief and loss, loneliness, isolation, and health concerns. Together we find out what behaviors and patterns are getting in the way of making changes, and we work on finding new ways of moving towards feeling better about life.

Therapy with me is a collaborative process. We will move at your pace, working to understand what’s going on beneath the surface, and build self-awareness, self-trust, and compassion for yourself. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

You don’t have to have anything figured out. You simply need a willingness to show up and be curious about your inner world. Together, we’ll make space for your emotions, and reconnect with the parts of you that may feel lost or unheard. I am here to work with you. Give yourself the gift of therapy.

"As someone who has personally struggled with depression and anxiety, I understand what it feels like and how building new life skills can empower us to heal."

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I became a counselor because I experienced depression and anxiety and mental illness runs in my family. I learned a lot about myself and wanted to help others who were going through similar struggles.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I work best with adult clients that are struggling with anxiety and depression, as well as relationship issues and changes in their lives.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

I wish clients knew that even though sometimes it feels like life will never change, it can and will change. Often we just need the right support to help us through things.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

In the first sessions with me I will get to know you and learn about what you have come to therapy to work on. We will take the process slowly getting to know each other.

SpecialtiesAnxiety, Depression, Grief, Mood Disorders, Relationships, Self Esteem, Bipolar Disorder, Coping Skills, Career Counseling, Family Conflict, Life Transition, LGBTQIA+, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Social Anxiety, Women’s Issues, Weight Loss

ApproachesAttachment-Based, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Coaching, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Interpersonal, Integrative, Person-Centered Therapy, Multicultural, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic