Joanie is a registered social worker who completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2020 and a bachelor’s degree in social work in 2022. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree (online) in counseling psychology at Yorkville University. She's being supervised by members of the Mind at Peace Center team. Having worked for nearly 4 years in the field of mental health, she has an open mind and a gentle energy that will quickly put you at ease. Joanie has important knowledge related to the particularities of having a healthy life that people appreciate. Joanie recognizes the complexity of the human experience and, therefore, uses an integrative approach that aims to adapt her interventions according to her client’s unique needs. 

 

Mindfulness techniques are a common intervention she likes to use to address the mind-body connection of her client.

 

Joanie provides a positive environment for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, identifying as a queer person herself.

 

Joanie has developed experience with adults and teenagers and she specializes in helping people with anxiety, depression, negative self-image, chronic pain and ADHD.

 

She is currently developing her knowledge and skills to offer specialized services in treating eating disorders.