Joanna Dos Santos

Joanna Dos Santos, a Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, has dedicated her practice to inspiring hope and fostering deep connections in human interactions. Her focus ranges from family dynamics to broader caregiving contexts, aiming to create a sense of congruence and equilibrium within each individual. Joanna collaborates carefully with her clients, honoring their vulnerabilities to explore and restore their strengths and intrinsic worth. She envisions a world where individuals can fully individuate and confidently stand up for their beliefs. With a keen focus on the unconscious and a thorough examination of early childhood experiences, Joanna's empathetic approach centers on observing character traits and their protective functions, enhancing self-esteem and self-preservation. She guides her clients in examining both their strengths and weaknesses, allowing for a deeper relationship with themselves. Joanna believes in the transformative ability to connect genuinely with one’s inner self and achieve one’s highest potential by acknowledging inner thoughts and working through them. Her clients often find that they are an inspiration not only to themselves but also to their future selves. Joanna offers therapy modalities tailored to individuals and groups, utilizing techniques such as Imago therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy to address key issues including grief, anxiety, and relationship challenges.