Joseph Ianora, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Joseph Ianora

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Life Transition

Psychological Trauma

Anxiety

Parenting Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Person-Centered

Coaching

Positive Psychology

Humanistic

Reality Therapy

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Joseph Ianora

I am a LMFT # 36596. Although I have been trained in the Rogerian model (interchangeable empathy), I have found that not all clients respond to this model. In my practice, I believe the slogan, "one size fits all" is a misnomer...one size fits one (is my belief). I believe in using a therapeutic model (or models) that will help bring about change and growth for my client. I have found this type of flexibility allows the client to become a better, healthier, and more productive version of themself. My approach I am a Rogerian by education. However, I have found that the "one size fits all" mentality, doesn't work very well in a therapeutic practice. I enjoy using brief therapy, cognitive therapy, solution-focused therapy, or a combination of therapies tailored to fit the client's needs. My focus I have had a very wide range of clientele throughout my practice. I enjoy working with Teenagers, parents, individuals, and couples. Much of my work is around anxiety, self-esteem, and relational struggles. Recently, I have been doing a lot of work around Narcissistic Abuse. My communication style I try to create a warm and friendly environment and, I am direct - not in a mean way, but I can, and do, call clients out on their incongruencies, gently to help them move forward instead of a continued spiral. My journey to mental healthcare I have always had a listening ear and a knack for helping others find solutions to a problem they may have been struggling with. When I started teaching, eclectic groups of students would come to my classroom during brunch and lunch to hang out...sometimes for conversation and sometimes because I had created a "safe space". This morphed into me getting my MFT and PPS, and becoming a school counselor. I started a private practice. In the schools, I found that my clients were split equally among three groups - students, teachers, and parents.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Saint Mary's College of California, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1396559977

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What practice does Joseph Ianora work with?

Joseph Ianora works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Joseph Ianora?

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