JoAnn Peterson, MS, WA | Psychotherapist

About JoAnn Peterson

Focus areas

Anger Management

Intellectual Disability

Panic Attack

Depression

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Stress

Divorce Counseling

Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Narrative

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know JoAnn Peterson

I am a licensed mental health therapist with over 8 years of experience, including 6 years in school counseling and 2 years working with individuals and families. My approach I take a strengths-based, person-centered approach, which means that I am focused on creating an environment that highlights and builds on who you are and on solutions that are unique and tailored to your individual needs and qualities as a person. I believe in empowering clients to make real change in their daily lives. My focus My specialties include working with clients experiencing behavioral challenges, parenting, depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My communication style I prefer open and direct communication and transparency. My goal is to be both warm and authentic, to reflect and validate your thoughts and feelings, while also creating an environment that is focused on your strengths. My journey to mental healthcare I began my career in school settings, where I developed a deep passion for supporting mental health across all ages. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, I’ve provided both in-person and Telehealth therapy across Washington State. My goals for you I create a collaborative environment where we can work together to identify and create realistic steps toward achievable goals in your treatment plan. Each plan is specific to addressing your mental health and setting you on the path toward creating the life you want. My first session with you The first session will be an intake, with the goal of gaining a comprehensive history of your background and your current needs. By the end of the intake, we would have identified goals, barriers, and symptoms that are impacting your life and a clear direction on next steps in treatment.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Washington

Education and training

Capella University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1952050668

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What practice does JoAnn Peterson work with?

JoAnn Peterson works with Rula Health - Washington.

What are common reasons for patients to see JoAnn Peterson?

JoAnn Peterson frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for JoAnn Peterson on their profile.