Joanne Deal, LPC
Connecticut LPC specializing in relationships and trauma
- Relationship and trauma care
- Evidence-informed therapies
- Flexible session formats
About Joanne Deal
Joanne Deal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families. She views counseling as a collaborative process that helps people move beyond whatever is keeping them from living a fuller life, and she emphasizes growth across emotional, relational, spiritual, and existential dimensions.
She often addresses difficult material, including painful experiences from developmental years that continue to affect current relationships and day-to-day functioning. Joanne partners with clients to identify priorities and develop practical plans for change, recognizing that meaningful progress usually requires effort between sessions. Clients may receive brief assignments, suggested reading, or exercises to practice skills between meetings, and those activities are reviewed and adapted as therapy progresses.
Her clinical focus includes relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, depression, stress and anxiety, family and parenting issues, intimacy-related challenges, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career-related stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and commitment problems, dissociation, and other co-morbid presentations.
Joanne uses an eclectic, evidence-informed approach that is tailored to each person’s needs. Her toolbox includes Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, the Gottman Method for couples, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She is comfortable integrating clients’ faith or cultural backgrounds into the therapeutic work and frequently frames concerns within family and relational systems rather than viewing clients as isolated individuals.
Her academic path began with an A.A. from a community college in southern California earned with high academic honors, followed by a transfer to the University of Southern California where she completed a double major in Communication Theory and Public Relations and graduated summa cum laude. She was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. Joanne completed an M.A. in Professional Counseling at Liberty University with high academic honors. As a Licensed Professional Counselor she holds a master’s-level clinical credential in Connecticut, and she is active in professional organizations including the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors. Joanne approaches each client with respect and a commitment to walk alongside them through challenges and healing.
She often addresses difficult material, including painful experiences from developmental years that continue to affect current relationships and day-to-day functioning. Joanne partners with clients to identify priorities and develop practical plans for change, recognizing that meaningful progress usually requires effort between sessions. Clients may receive brief assignments, suggested reading, or exercises to practice skills between meetings, and those activities are reviewed and adapted as therapy progresses.
Her clinical focus includes relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, depression, stress and anxiety, family and parenting issues, intimacy-related challenges, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career-related stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and commitment problems, dissociation, and other co-morbid presentations.
Joanne uses an eclectic, evidence-informed approach that is tailored to each person’s needs. Her toolbox includes Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, the Gottman Method for couples, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She is comfortable integrating clients’ faith or cultural backgrounds into the therapeutic work and frequently frames concerns within family and relational systems rather than viewing clients as isolated individuals.
Her academic path began with an A.A. from a community college in southern California earned with high academic honors, followed by a transfer to the University of Southern California where she completed a double major in Communication Theory and Public Relations and graduated summa cum laude. She was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. Joanne completed an M.A. in Professional Counseling at Liberty University with high academic honors. As a Licensed Professional Counselor she holds a master’s-level clinical credential in Connecticut, and she is active in professional organizations including the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors. Joanne approaches each client with respect and a commitment to walk alongside them through challenges and healing.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joanne Deal have?
Joanne Deal has nine years of experience.
Is Joanne Deal a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details - CT LPC 3739.
In which languages does Joanne Deal provide therapy?
Joanne provides therapy in English.
Where is Joanne Deal located?
Joanne is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Joanne Deal as my therapist?
Clients can work with Joanne through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joanne Deal work with international clients?
Joanne Deal does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joanne Deal 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?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people ask whether remote therapy can truly help, and for a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions - therapy delivered remotely can be an effective way to access care. Licensed professionals use many of the same clinical approaches online as they do in person, adapting techniques to fit video, phone, chat, or text formats.
One of the clearest advantages of online therapy is convenience. Clients can connect in whatever format feels most comfortable - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to keep appointments and integrate therapeutic work into a busy life. This flexibility also helps when mobility, caregiving responsibilities, or geography make in-person visits difficult.
Therapists who provide remote services are licensed professionals, and clients may switch to a different therapist if they need a different fit. For many people, remote therapy offers a practical, flexible route to consistent therapeutic support and skill-building with trained clinicians.