Joanna Hedin , LCSW

Joanna Hedin is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. She focuses on practical steps that reduce daily overwhelm and build steadier coping. Joanna offers straightforward support for people facing illness, caregiving strain, career shifts, or the fallout from trauma and loss.

With 15 years of professional experience and a Florida LCSW, Joanna centers sessions on the person in front of her. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they need to say and begin to make changes. Conversations are plainspoken and goal-oriented so clients leave with tools they can use right away.

Her work often combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help sort feelings and change unhelpful thought patterns. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness techniques to strengthen emotional awareness and self-compassion. Motivational Interviewing is used when clients want clear steps toward big life changes.

Joanna supports people dealing with caregiving stress, chronic illness, postpartum challenges, and the impact of prejudice or discrimination. She also consults on intimacy-related issues, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship questions, and matters related to gender dysphoria. These concerns are approached with respect for each person’s values and goals.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered using video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability.

How Joanna Uses Talk Therapy Online

Joanna often combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel understood and can clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives step-by-step strategies to reduce anxiety or low mood.

She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy in sessions when relationship feelings or attachment patterns are central. That approach helps people name and shift painful emotion cycles and build more secure ways of relating. Joanna discusses options with each person and tailors methods to the client’s goals and preferences in a collaborative way.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief support into a busy day or to follow up between sessions. These options offer flexibility for scheduling and for how people prefer to communicate with a licensed professional.