Joanne Scarrone , LPC

Joanne Scarrone is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and other life challenges. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away and listens closely to each person's story. Her work is grounded in simple, steady guidance aimed at making day-to-day life feel more manageable.

Joanne brings 20 years of experience to her practice. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Seton Hill University and a Master of Arts from Duquesne University. Early in her career she worked closely with a psychologist for 11 years, which gave her a deeper view of how the body and brain interact with emotion and behavior.

Her sessions often use client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. Mindfulness practices and narrative work are added when they fit the goals of therapy.

Joanne supports people dealing with trauma, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues linked to aging or feelings of emptiness. She has a particular focus on women’s issues and on helping people who feel isolated or abandoned reconnect to meaning and self-worth.

Outside of counseling she gardens and paints, especially portraits. That attention to detail and to a person’s essence carries over into how she listens and works in sessions.

How Joanne's Methods Work Online

Client-centered therapy asks the therapist to follow the client's lead and create a space where people feel heard. It focuses on what the person wants to change and on strengthening their own resources, useful for matters like low self-worth or life transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more helpful ones. It includes concrete exercises and behavior changes that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and lift mood.

Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. This can help with stress, anger, and symptoms of trauma when paired with other methods.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Joanne collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts the plan as progress happens.

Online sessions can fit into busy lives. Video calls let the therapist and client see one another for deeper interaction. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options give flexibility while keeping therapy consistent and focused.