JoAnn DePetro
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
California therapists accepting new clients
David PecoraroLMFT · 37 years experienceDepression · Family conflicts · Trauma and abuseWork with David
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About JoAnn
As a licensed therapist with extensive experience serving individuals across California, I specialize in supporting clients through complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma recovery. I bring a compassionate, nuanced approach to helping individuals navigate difficult life transitions, social anxieties, and personal growth.
My therapeutic work centers on understanding each client’s unique experience, with particular expertise in women’s issues, communication challenges, and healing from past emotional wounds. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore feelings of isolation, shame, and personal transformation.
Drawing from decades of clinical experience, I offer a depth of understanding and skill in helping individuals develop healthier coping strategies, rebuild self-confidence, and move toward more fulfilling lives. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and tailored to meet each person’s specific emotional needs and personal goals.
What JoAnn helps with
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
How JoAnn works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
What clients say
- “I highly recommend JoAnn. She is caring, understanding, and truly wonderful. From the very beginning, she has created a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where I feel heard and respected. She listens with genuine compassion, offers thoughtful guidance, and has helped me better understand myself while working through challenges. Her kindness, professionalism, and dedication have made a meaningful difference in my life. I'm very grateful for her support and would recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and skilled therapist.”
- “JoAnn is an excellent therapist. She listens carefully, asks the right questions, and helps me see patterns and options I couldn’t see on my own. I appreciate how supportive and grounded she is. I never feel judged, and I always leave sessions with more clarity and tools to use. I’ve seen meaningful improvement since starting with her, and I’m very grateful for her help. I highly recommend her.”
- “JoAnn is truly wonderful! She’s warm, caring, and genuinely listens. I always feel heard and supported, and she really understands my concerns. I’m grateful for her guidance. I’ve been working with JoAnn for a while now, and I can honestly say she’s made a real difference in my life. She is incredibly kind, patient, and truly cares about my well-being. From the beginning, I felt safe and comfortable sharing my thoughts with her. She listens without judgment, asks thoughtful questions, and always helps me feel understood.”
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- “I’ve been working with JoAnn for a couple of weeks, and she has been incredibly helpful. She is kind, thoughtful, and exceptionally good at what she does. I genuinely recommend her.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.