Joan Lavendar PsyD - Comprehensive Personalized Psychotherapy Services

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"This is a healing. I haven't allowed myself to heal. I didn't understand it. I mean I heard what people said when they said this, but I didn't understand it until now."
Independent filmmaker

"I think about you alot, and use the work we did regularly. I'm amazed at how helpful it's been long term. Thanks again for everything. I just can't say that enough."
Writer

"I used to feel invisible. Now I can see my self without needing a real mirror!"
Fashion Professional

If you are looking for a psychotherapist, there are a few things you should know:

Since each of us is different, no two psychotherapy treatments should be the same. A good therapist knows that treating someone solely in terms of symptoms or diagnosis can never speak to the uniqueness of any individual. A versatile therapist creates a treatment approach that responds to your specific needs. A skilled therapist not only recommends that you get more in touch with yourself, but shows you how to do this.

What kind of changes can you make in psychotherapy?

  • Change from self-defeating patterns to satisfying ones.
  • Growing confidence, self-respect, and wisdom.
  • Less depression,anxiety, guilt, fear, isolation and unsatisfying relationships.
  • Developing realistic expectations without being compromised.
  • Cultivating emotional courage.
  • Turning toward life changes and transitions.
  • Cultivating patience when it is needed: taking wise action when it is called for.
  • Increasing your vitality, trusting your intuition.
  • Turning talent into real accomplishment.
  • Decreasing envy, jealousy and unproductive competition.
  • Achieving a satisfying balanced life based on your deeply held values.
  • What kind of symptoms/diagnoses can you get help for?

  • Adjustment Reactions
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Mood Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Depression and Mood Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Personality Issues: Overly Sensitive, Intense, Moody, Avoidant, Self-Defeating, Obsessive-compulsive, Perfectionistic
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Social Phobia
  • Somatization
  • Women's Issues
  • What kind of life situations can you get help for?

  • Abuse and neglect
  • Adult siblings
  • College transition
  • Competition, jealousy and envy
  • Cross-cultural situations
  • Creativity, talent and accomplishment
  • Family
  • Friendship issues
  • Grief and loss
  • Intimacy
  • Loneliness and Aging
  • Work
  • For

  • Individuals (older adolescents and adults)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
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