Joanne Featherston, MSW, LICSW, MA

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Joanne Featherston

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Anxiety

Hoarding Disorder

Postpartum Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Joanne Featherston

Joanne provides individual outpatient psychotherapy to adults through the life span, utilizing an integrated approach with a focus on trauma informed interventions. Joanne is an EMDR trained psychotherapist with an advance certification and training in treating PTSD, Complex PTSD and addictions. Her approach is client centered using Poly-vagal and Somatic therapies, EMDR, IFS parts work, Cognitive behavioral interventions, Mindfulness-based and Meditation strategies, DBT strategies, Narrative therapy, Motivational interviewing, and expressive arts. In addition to being a trauma specialist she has expertise in treating anxiety disorders, depression, grief and loss, and chronic health conditions. Joanne believes in the concept of post-traumatic growth and finding the strength within oneself to heal. She has an openness and an ability to walk the path of healing with others, helping them find their footing as they balance life’s challenges. Joanne received her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Bridgewater State University and master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Rhode Island College. Her work and training experiences have included community outreach and prevention programming, child and family mental health services, cognitive counseling for traumatic brain injured patients, adult mental health services, substance/alcohol use disorders and addiction treatment. In addition to her clinical practice, Joanne is a member of the Brown University, Warren Alpert Medical School teaching community where she instructs medical students in areas of professionalism, empathetic patient-centered care, and screenings for mental health concerns. Joanne is a recipient of the Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award for her years as a teaching associate for the medical school’s Doctoring program.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Depression

Other popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Massachusetts

Education and training

Rhode Island College, Master's in Social Work

Awards and publications

Dr Joanne was a recipient of the Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award.

NPI number

1164829420

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Joanne Featherston work with?

Joanne Featherston works with LifeStance Health - Massachusetts.

What are common reasons for patients to see Joanne Featherston?

Joanne Featherston frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Joanne Featherston on their profile.