Joan Fane Sicherman

Joan Fane Sicherman is a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years of dedicated practice in the field. In addition to her private practice, she has served as the Director of Counseling at a private independent boarding and day high school, where she particularly enjoys supporting individuals navigating the transition to young adulthood. Previously, Joan was the Director of Family Therapy Training at a reputable mental health clinic, which further solidified her expertise in working with individual adults throughout their life span. She employs various clinical approaches to help individuals identify and overcome the interferences that hinder their ability to achieve their highest level of functioning. With a strong foundation in dynamic and family systems theory, Joan effectively addresses relationship issues within both the nuclear family and the family of origin. Her greatest strength lies in her capacity to foster strong, positive, and trusting relationships with her clients, who often return during challenging life stages and significant events. Joan is skilled at developing these connections within both short-term and longer-term therapeutic models.