- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship focus
- Workplace issues
About Joanne
Joanne Ricketts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 23 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship concerns, and cope with grief or loss. She also supports clients facing depression and struggles with self-esteem.
Joanne focuses on meeting each person where they are. She listens with sensitivity and respect, and adapts conversations and plans to fit individual needs. She aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and clear.
In sessions she attends to patterns that affect mood and relationships, such as attachment and communication problems. She helps people name their feelings and consider small changes that can improve daily functioning and connections with others.
Workplace issues and social anxiety are part of her practice, so she can help people facing stress at work or worry in social settings. She also addresses feelings of abandonment and supports building self-love over time.
Joanne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative style. She invites clients to set goals together and to try approaches that match their strengths. Her tone is practical and supportive, with an emphasis on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Approaches that guide online work and wellbeing
Joanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings, and relationships. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for stress, social anxiety, and depression.Another approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns. It looks at how early or current relationship experiences shape reactions, and it helps people practice clearer communication and safer ways of relating. This is often helpful for relationship strain, abandonment worries, and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne collaborates with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, needs, and daily life. She reviews progress and adjusts the plan so the work stays relevant and practical.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats when booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone have therapy without needing to travel, which many people find helps maintain consistency.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Joanne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem problems, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, communication problems, social anxiety, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach and adapts conversations to each person. The focus is on clear goals and small changes that add up over time.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has 23 years of professional work experience as a therapist in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which language are sessions held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.