Joanna Ulloa , LMHC

Joanna Ulloa is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She greets new clients with a calm and straightforward manner and encourages small, steady steps toward change.

Joanna speaks English and Spanish and practices from New York. She focuses on clear, practical conversations rather than jargon. Sessions are a place to name what feels hard and to try simple strategies that can be used between meetings.

Her approach is collaborative. Joanna listens first, then helps clients pick a few concrete goals to work on. She emphasizes communication skills, coping tools for panic or anxiety, and ways to rebuild self-worth after loss or feeling stuck.

People seeking help with abandonment worries, codependency, control issues, or problems with family relationships will find focused attention on those themes. She also supports people facing guilt, shame, or questions about life purpose and self-love, and she has experience with panic attacks and post-traumatic stress symptoms.

Joanna brings four years of professional experience as an LMHC to sessions. She aims to make therapy manageable and relevant to everyday life, with a balance of listening and practical exercises that clients can use between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Joanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and clear communication. One common approach she applies focuses on teaching coping skills for anxiety and panic, helping people learn breathing, grounding, and thought-checking exercises to manage acute symptoms. Another approach centers on rebuilding self-esteem and self-love through small, achievable steps and reflective exercises that clarify values and strengthen self-talk.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanna will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences, adjusting as progress or challenges emerge. She treats therapy as a partnership where you and the therapist decide together which tools to use.

Online therapy offers flexibility and many practical benefits. Video calls let people keep face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, processing between sessions, or when a shorter, written exchange fits a busy day. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while working with a licensed professional.