About Joanna
Joanna Ulloa is a New York-based licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make first steps feel less overwhelming for people seeking support. Joanna creates a calm space where clients can talk honestly about their thoughts and feelings.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical, helping people name what they’re facing and try small changes that make day-to-day life easier.
Background and approach
Her approach centers on working together to set clear goals. That may include learning tools for panic or social anxiety, practicing ways to communicate more clearly, or finding steps to rebuild confidence after loss or feeling stuck. Joanna guides people through short-term skills and longer-term insight depending on what they need.
With four years of clinical experience, Joanna draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care. She balances skill teaching with time to process emotions, so people leave sessions feeling seen and with something to try between meetings. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
Joanna encourages people to take the next step when they are ready and to move at a pace that feels manageable.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Joanna uses evidence-based techniques that teach practical skills and support emotional processing. One common approach focuses on anxiety and panic management through breathing, grounding, and coping strategies to reduce immediate symptoms and help people regain control. Another approach emphasizes building communication and self-esteem skills so people can handle relationship stress and feel more confident in daily interactions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanna works with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. She checks in regularly and recommends tools or homework that fit individual needs and pace.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick skills practice, or when a written conversation feels clearer. These options make it easier to fit care into busy lives and maintain continuity between meetings.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also works with
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English, Spanish