Joanna Bissell, LCSW - C, MD | Psychotherapist

About Joanna Bissell

Focus areas

Anxiety

Panic Attack

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Infertility Trauma

Parenting Counseling

Psychological Trauma

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Perinatal Mental Health

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

EMDR

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Joanna Bissell

I love walking alongside my clients in some of the most difficult times of their lives and helping them to make positive change. I help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and big life changes like adulthood and parenting. My goal is to help you live a more balanced life that aligns with your values, while accepting what we can't change. My approach I mainly use Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to help desensitize clients to OCD and anxiety, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps us accept and manage intrusive thoughts rather than fight them. I have tons of training in trauma, including EMDR and TF-CBT. I'm also a perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C) as well. My focus My areas of focus include anxiety disorders, especially OCD, as well as infertility and perinatal mental health. I'm open to all ages, but I mostly work with teens and young adults (13-30s). I also enjoy working with queer clients and immigrants. I'm a native level Spanish speaker and can provide therapy in Spanish. My communication style I'd describe myself as being a genuine, compassionate, and warm therapist who can still be direct and challenge you when necessary. I'm a calm, caring, somewhat quirky person who loves hearing people's stories. I'm a mom, friend, sister, ally, and advocate with lots of life experience, which also shapes who I am as a therapist. My journey to mental healthcare I've experienced my own struggles with anxiety and loss which drew me towards the mental health field. I decided to specialize in OCD, anxiety and perinatal mental health because I have lived experience with these issues, which makes me passionate about helping others navigate them. I find it helpful to know your therapist has been through it too. My goals for you I like to take a creative approach to your treatment goals, incorporating bits and pieces of things I think may be helpful, BUT I like to let my clients guide sessions as much as possible while keeping it productive.

Is this doctor in your insurance network?

Enter your insurance carrier and plan

choose insurance

In-network insurances

Aetna

BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare Oxford

200+ more in-network plans

Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Maryland

Education and training

University of Maryland, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1063946929

Patient reviews

Help Joanna Bissell, LCSW - C build an online reputation by being the first to leave a review after having an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Joanna Bissell?

Generally, Joanna Bissell has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Joanna Bissell's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Joanna Bissell accepting new patients?

Joanna Bissell generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Joanna Bissell's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Joanna Bissell accept my insurance?

Choose your insurance plan to verify if Joanna Bissell is in-network.

Can I make an appointment with Joanna Bissell online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Joanna Bissell using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Joanna Bissell work with?

Joanna Bissell works with Rula Health - Maryland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Joanna Bissell?

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