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Joanna Fleming

Compassionate counselor for family and trauma

LPC Georgia

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Joanna

Joanna Fleming is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who focuses on helping people navigate family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She works with clients to address a broad range of related issues including attachment struggles, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, control concerns, dissociation, and feelings of isolation. Joanna emphasizes practical support for problems such as panic attacks, postpartum depression, and family-of-origin conflicts.

Her approach blends evidence-informed therapies to match each person’s needs. Joanna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and attachment-focused methods, shaping conversations and interventions around a client's goals and lived experience.

With five years of clinical experience and a practice grounded in respect and compassion, she aims to tailor treatment plans so they fit an individual’s situation rather than applying one fixed method. Joanna encourages those who are ready to begin the process to take the next step toward care.

How Joanna’s Approaches Fit Online Therapy

Joanna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, panic, and stress. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support people in clarifying their values and learning mindful strategies to respond to difficult thoughts and emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy is another component she draws on to explore relationship patterns and improve communication within families.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanna works with clients to assess goals, symptoms, and preferences and then adjusts methods as therapy progresses so the plan reflects what works best for each person. She frames treatment as a partnership rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue consistent work on skills, emotional processing, and communication exercises without needing to travel, and they allow therapists and clients to maintain momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joanna commonly address?
Her practice focuses on family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and coping with significant life changes, with additional attention to issues like panic attacks and postpartum depression.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Joanna integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based methods, and emotionally-focused and client-centered techniques to create a practical, collaborative style.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanna has five years of professional experience working with clients on stress, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LPC and is licensed in Georgia under GA LPC LPC013761.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English