JoAnne is a licensed social worker (LMSW) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from Western Michigan University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Wayne State University. She also has a certification from the Academy of Social Work (ACSW). JoAnne is a certified School Social Worker as well as a clinical social worker. She has worked in a middle school in St. Clair Shores for over 20 years and as a clinical social worker for over 30 years. JoAnne started her career in psychiatric hospitals for children and adolescents prior to working in the schools. She has extensive experience providing individual and family counseling to children, adolescents, and adults with various emotional and behavioral issues. Her experience in outpatient and inpatient mental health and in the schools, gives her the unique perspective to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She also provides volunteer therapy hours through the Give an Hour organization providing military veterans and their families with counseling sessions and is a volunteer with the Michigan Emergency Preparedness and Response Division through Homeland Security.
Practice Areas
Mood Disorders
Affective Disorders
ADHD
Anxiety and depression
Bipolar Disorder
Grief and Loss
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Childhood Behavioral Issues
School Avoidance
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Family and Parenting Issues
Gender Identity and LGBTQ+ Issues
Education
MSW, Wayne State University
BSW, Western Michigan University
Certification
Licensed Masters of Social Work, State of Michigan.