Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
JoAnn Park, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - addiction and anxiety focus
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 073998
- NPI
- 1619103595
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information JoAnn supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Psychodynamic and other approaches
- Substance use experience
- Anxiety and depression work
About JoAnn
JoAnn Park is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 30 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and depression, and related struggles listed in her profile. She offers straightforward, experience-based care for people trying to manage day-to-day pressures and emotional pain.
Her work has involved many years supporting people with substance use concerns and familiarity with Alcoholics Anonymous. She also has extensive experience helping people facing anxiety and depressive symptoms. JoAnn adapts her approach to the problem at hand rather than using a single method for everyone.
Therapeutic work with JoAnn draws on psychodynamic ideas alongside other approaches. That means she pays attention to patterns in feelings and relationships, and also uses practical strategies when they help. Sessions tend to combine discussion of life history with concrete tools to address current problems.
Typical topics she helps with include grief, intimacy and relationship struggles, parenting stresses, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also lists areas such as communication problems, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation, panic attacks, phobias, postpartum depression, and prejudice or discrimination.
JoAnn works in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
BHow sessions work
How JoAnn uses core approaches in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what matters most to the person. In this approach the therapist follows the client’s priorities and reflects back what they hear to build clearer self-understanding and emotional regulation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and for improving sleep and routines.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in close relationships and the emotions that drive them. It can help people who struggle with intimacy-related issues, jealousy, or communication problems by tracking how feelings and reactions repeat in relationships. JoAnn will discuss which approaches make sense and combine methods to match a person’s goals and concerns.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will help clients decide which methods to try, adjust the plan as work progresses, and use both conversation and exercises to address current problems. That collaborative process helps connect everyday goals with longer-term patterns.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, handle short check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Clients should confirm which session options are available when they schedule.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and trauma-related concerns, plus related issues listed in her profile such as grief, parenting, sleep and eating problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes psychodynamic work with other approaches based on what a person needs. She looks at patterns in relationships and feelings while also using practical tools when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working in clinical settings, including many years supporting people with substance use and anxiety problems.
Is she a licensed clinician in New York?
Yes. She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and her license is in New York.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers