Joan Becket, LMFT
Faith-informed LMFT focused on families
- Relationship and family focus
- CBT and psychodynamic methods
- Experience with trauma and grief
About Joan Becket
Joan Becket is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings decades of experience working with families and individuals. She completed her bachelor’s degree in 1982 at Minnesota State University, Mankato, majoring in Minority and Ethnic Studies and Sociology with a minor in African-American Studies, reflecting a longstanding commitment to inner-city communities. After earning a Master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from California State University, Los Angeles in 1992, she obtained her LMFT license in 1997 and has continued to build a career focused on complex family and child welfare needs.
Her early work included time at a group home for children with behavioral challenges, and she has served in South Central Los Angeles and Compton in a professional capacity for more than three decades. In addition to direct clinical work, she has volunteered with church-based homeless outreach and with programs supporting commercially sexually exploited children. For over 32 years she has worked with a government agency overseeing complex cases involving abused and neglected children, and she has provided clinical supervision for 16 years to colleagues pursuing LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC licensure.
Her therapeutic style is informal and relaxed, aiming to be honest and direct while remaining compassionate and caring. She integrates faith-based perspectives for clients who value that approach and believes spiritual resources can support a fuller life when that is part of a client’s goals. Joan often explores generational family patterns to help clients understand how early relationships and family dynamics influence current thinking, behavior, and relationship patterns. She also uses humor where appropriate to build rapport and resilience.
Clinically, she draws on multiple theoretical orientations to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, including psychodynamic approaches, family systems and structural therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and client-centered methods. She is an Official Certified CBT Practitioner, which means she has specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and applies those interventions alongside other approaches to support practical change.
Her early work included time at a group home for children with behavioral challenges, and she has served in South Central Los Angeles and Compton in a professional capacity for more than three decades. In addition to direct clinical work, she has volunteered with church-based homeless outreach and with programs supporting commercially sexually exploited children. For over 32 years she has worked with a government agency overseeing complex cases involving abused and neglected children, and she has provided clinical supervision for 16 years to colleagues pursuing LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC licensure.
Her therapeutic style is informal and relaxed, aiming to be honest and direct while remaining compassionate and caring. She integrates faith-based perspectives for clients who value that approach and believes spiritual resources can support a fuller life when that is part of a client’s goals. Joan often explores generational family patterns to help clients understand how early relationships and family dynamics influence current thinking, behavior, and relationship patterns. She also uses humor where appropriate to build rapport and resilience.
Clinically, she draws on multiple theoretical orientations to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, including psychodynamic approaches, family systems and structural therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and client-centered methods. She is an Official Certified CBT Practitioner, which means she has specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and applies those interventions alongside other approaches to support practical change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joan Becket have?
Joan Becket has 26 years of experience.
Is Joan Becket a licensed therapist?
Yes, Joan Becket holds the credential LMFT. Her license details are CA LMFT 34060.
In which languages does Joan Becket provide therapy?
Joan Becket provides therapy in English.
Where is Joan Becket located?
Joan Becket is located in California.
How can I work with Joan Becket as my therapist?
You can work with Joan Becket through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joan Becket work with international clients?
Joan Becket does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joan Becket cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
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