Joanna Barrett

Joanna Barrett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and Virginia, and a National Certified Counselor (U.S.A.). She is also an internationally recognized Emotional Wellness Yoga and Meditation Teacher, helping people around the world reconnect with inner wisdom, emotional balance, and intention. With over 15 years of experience, Joanna blends modern mental health practices with ancient tools like yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. Her trauma-informed, heart-centered approach creates safe, compassionate spaces for healing and growth. Joanna is also a mentor, consultant, writer, and speaker. She supports fellow professionals navigating burnout, transitions, and personal growth, while consulting with organizations to bring sustainable emotional wellness and trauma awareness into their work. Her teachings draw from IFS, DBT, CBT, and over 1,000 hours of training in trauma-informed yoga, nervous system healing, and meditation. She offers accessible, gentle practices rooted in presence and self-compassion. Joanna is the founder of Joanna Barrett Therapy & Wellness and offers virtual therapy to adults in MA, PA, and VA. Based in the Washington, DC area, she’s also a dog mama, nature lover, and believer in the power of everyday rituals. You are welcome here, just as you are. Let’s meditate together.

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