Joan is a Licensed Associate Counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and discover their capacity for healing and growth. She earned her Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in Mental Health and School Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania. Joan has experience supporting individuals through crisis intervention, self-advocacy development, social-emotional growth, and life transitions. She works collaboratively with clients to build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and cultivate greater self-awareness. Joan is intentional in creating a supportive, empowering, and culturally responsive therapeutic environment where clients can gain insight, build on their strengths, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.