JoAnn Park, LCSW

JoAnn Park is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 30 years of clinical experience. Her practice is rooted in psychodynamic understanding while also drawing on other therapeutic methods as needed, with treatment choices shaped by each person’s unique situation and the dynamics they bring to the work.

She has extensive experience working with substance use issues and is familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous and approaches used in addiction recovery. Over many years she has also supported people coping with anxiety and depression, tailoring interventions to fit the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

JoAnn emphasizes that each individual and their concerns are distinct, so she selects therapeutic strategies in collaboration with the person to address underlying patterns and current challenges. She identifies as a Christian and makes a point of respecting other people’s beliefs and choices as part of a nonjudgmental therapeutic stance.

Psychodynamic and Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

JoAnn Park blends psychodynamic work with structured, goal-focused methods to address both long-standing patterns and present-day symptoms. Psychodynamic therapy helps people explore how past relationships and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and behaviors, which can be useful for issues like trauma, relationship difficulties, and persistent emotional patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often helping with anxiety, depression, and panic-related symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, which supports healing around intimacy, grief, and communication problems.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process. JoAnn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as the work unfolds. This collaborative stance helps align treatment with what matters most to the individual.

Online therapy with JoAnn can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations, supporting consistent care and timely support when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult.