Joann Meshamel, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Joann Meshamel

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Coping Mechanism Development

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Depression

Work-Related Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Christian Counseling

Adlerian

Coaching

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Middle Eastern, White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Joann Meshamel

Hi there, I'm Joann Meshamel, a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and I have been happily working with clients all over sunny California for the past 8 years. I tailor every client's dialogue and treatment plan to meet their unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started! Thank you for being brave, and I look forward to working with you. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other therapeutic approaches, as different modalities help me and the client build a shared understanding of their world, allowing us to work together to chart a path forward. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for teens, adults, and couples who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and society's pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD. I work to help my clients navigate these transition periods and build skills that allow them to feel better about themselves. My communication style revolves around my ability to listen with open ears and an open mind. I pride myself on being able to listen without prior judgment. I was a bit of a late bloomer to the therapy world, but once I discovered it, I knew it was what I was meant to do in life. For as long as I can remember, I have been a great listener and a gentle communicator. I pride myself on choosing my words carefully and empathically, which I believe is essential in this line of work. There is no place for judgment in therapy, and no one person is above another. I treat all of my clients, and people in my personal life, with respect.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Parenting Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

NPI number

1649787094

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What practice does Joann Meshamel work with?

Joann Meshamel works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

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