- English and Spanish
- LMHC in New York
- Focus on anxiety
About Joanna
Joanna Ulloa is a New York licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress and anxiety. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make first steps feel manageable for anyone starting therapy.
Joanna focuses on common concerns like relationship strain, grief, self-esteem struggles, and depression. She also supports people dealing with panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, and issues around control and codependency. Her approach is straightforward and grounded in practical help rather than jargon.
In sessions she builds an open space where clients can talk through thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Joanna encourages small steps and clear goals so progress feels realistic. She emphasizes listening first, then working together on strategies that fit daily life.
With four years of clinical experience as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Joanna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. She tailors conversations and tools to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Joanna wants people to know that starting therapy takes courage and that she sees that effort. Her style is calm and practical, aimed at helping people regain steady footing when life feels overwhelming.
How Joanna Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Joanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical, teachable skills. One approach emphasizes breathing and grounding strategies to interrupt panic attacks and reduce immediate anxiety symptoms, helping people regain control during intense moments. Another approach looks at thoughts and behavior patterns, helping people notice unhelpful thinking and try small experiments to change reactions and reduce avoidance.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joanna treats therapy as a collaboration and will help clients decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She starts by listening, then suggests options and checks in to adjust the plan together.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, or allow a quicker check-in on a break. It also lets people practice skills between sessions in the places where they live and work, which can help make changes stick.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Joanna work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, codependency, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and practical. She listens first, then works with clients to set small goals and real-world strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a clinician working with the concerns listed above.
Where is Joanna licensed and based?
Joanna is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with Joanna?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.