Dr. Joanna Schechner, PsyD, CT | Psychotherapist

About Dr. Joanna Schechner

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Joanna Schechner

Dr. Joanna Schechner is a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about helping people build healthier, happier, more fulfilling lives. Compassionate, authentic, and approachable, she sees therapy as a collaborative process where clients feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow at their own pace. She earned her B.S. in Psychology with a Spanish minor from Florida State University, then her Master's in Psychology and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Florida Institute of Technology. She is certified in EMDR, trained in DBT, with extensive training in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other evidence-based approaches. She is pursuing a post-doctoral Master's in Clinical Psychopharmacology and board certification in obesity treatment. Born in Poland and raised in Florida, she understands the challenges of navigating cultures, finding belonging, and overcoming adversity. Those experiences sparked her early interest in psychology and her desire to help others find their strengths, build resilience, and create change. She tailors treatment to each client's needs, goals, and readiness for change, drawing eclectically from many techniques to build a plan that feels comfortable and effective. She encourages open communication and believes therapy works best when clients feel heard, respected, and involved. She has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, eating disorders, substance use, personality disorders, and other mental health concerns. She finds the field deeply rewarding, motivated by moments when clients gain insight, develop new skills, and realize they are stronger and more capable than they believed. Outside of practice she enjoys reading, traveling, learning languages, ice skating, arts and crafts, new cities and cultures, and time with family and friends. Whether crocheting, building an artistic LEGO set, or time with her beloved pets, she values creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

Happier Living®

Education and training

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Florida State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1518357383

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Joanna Schechner?

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

Is Dr. Joanna Schechner accepting new patients?

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

Does Dr. Joanna Schechner accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Joanna Schechner online?

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

What practice does Dr. Joanna Schechner work with?

Dr. Joanna Schechner works with Happier Living®.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joanna Schechner?

Dr. Joanna Schechner frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joanna Schechner on their profile.