Joanne Nitchman, LMFT
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family guidance
- Grief and life transitions
About Joanne Nitchman
She designs treatment plans and shapes therapeutic dialogue around each client's specific situation, recognizing that no two stories are the same. Whether addressing communication problems within families, navigating separation and divorce, or supporting someone through chronic illness and caregiving stress, Joanne emphasizes practical tools alongside emotional understanding.
Beginning therapy can require courage, and Joanne honors that first step by offering thoughtful, individualized support. Her practice centers on tailored interventions that reflect a client’s goals and values, helping people build coping skills, restore connection, and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joanne Nitchman have?
Joanne Nitchman has eight years of professional experience.
Is Joanne Nitchman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 111720.
In which languages does Joanne Nitchman provide therapy?
Joanne provides therapy in English.
Where is Joanne Nitchman located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Joanne Nitchman as my therapist?
You can work with Joanne through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joanne Nitchman work with international clients?
Joanne Nitchman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joanne Nitchman 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 with therapy 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.
Approaches for Online Care and Healing
Joanne uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client's perspective guides the work - this approach focuses on understanding each person's unique experience and helping them find their own path forward, which can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, life transitions, and grief.She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical approach that examines how thoughts and behaviors interact; CBT helps people develop concrete strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress by changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills.
For clients who have experienced trauma, Joanne incorporates EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - which is aimed at reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and supporting recovery from post-traumatic stress and related symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Joanne works together with clients to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and adjusts techniques over time so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access support from home or other comfortable settings. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to deliver meaningful therapeutic work while accommodating each client's routine and communication style.