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Joanne Scarrone

Compassionate counselor focused on practical growth

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Joanne

Joanne Scarrone is a Pennsylvania licensed professional counselor who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, grief, relationship struggles, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical skills and insight to help clients manage emotions, improve coping, and rebuild a sense of balance when life feels overwhelming. Joanne brings 20 years of clinical experience and a background that combines academic training with long-term work alongside a psychologist, where she deepened her understanding of how brain and body responses affect mood and behavior.

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered, mindfulness, and narrative approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. She approaches clients with respect for their current resources and a belief that people do the best they can with what they have.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys gardening and painting, with a particular interest in portraiture that aims to capture a person’s inner essence as well as their likeness.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Joanne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based techniques to address patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful beliefs and developing practical skills for emotion regulation and problem solving. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can help with rumination, sleep problems, and emotional reactivity.

She also brings client-centered principles to the work, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where goals and preferences guide treatment decisions. Finding the right approach is presented as a collaborative process; the therapist and client explore which methods best match the client's needs, goals, and comfort level and adjust as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations within Pennsylvania. These formats allow for flexible pacing, frequent check-ins when useful, and a range of interaction styles so clients can engage in the way that feels most helpful to them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joanne commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, parenting stress, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues such as abandonment and isolation.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
The practice integrates client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and narrative techniques to help clients build skills and reframe unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanne has two decades of experience, including extensive work alongside a psychologist that informed her understanding of the connections between physiology and mental health.
Where is Joanne licensed and located?
She is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania holding the credential PA LPC PC005181.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesEmptinessForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English