Joanna has been a huge help to my mental health. She's straight forward and calls me out on my nonsense, which I love. She also made it clear early on that she's reading my messages as soon as she can, even on weekends and holidays, and she responds immediately when I'm really struggling. It makes me feel better when I send messages that she doesn't respond to immediately, because I know that I'm not really doing that bad and it's something we can talk about in our next session.
Joana Sossaman, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Joana is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Joana. View 11 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas and New Mexico
Recent reviews
Joana is the best. I love her to pieces. She sends me great information and learning links. I feel very safe with her.
More about Joana
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LPC, LPCC
I am licensed in Texas and New Mexico with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Control issues
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Licenses
Joana Sossaman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386147015.
- LPC · Texas · 79734 · Expires February 2025
- LPCC · New Mexico · CTB-2023-0149 · Expires September 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Joana Sossaman
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Joanna has been a huge help to my mental health. She's straight forward and calls me out on my nonsense, which I love. She also made it clear early on that she's reading my messages as soon as she can, even on weekends and holidays, and she responds immediately when I'm really struggling. It makes me feel better when I send messages that she doesn't respond to immediately, because I know that I'm not really doing that bad and it's something we can talk about in our next session.
Joana is the best. I love her to pieces. She sends me great information and learning links. I feel very safe with her.
Ms sossaman is far and away the best therapist I’ve ever spoken to, I have a very unique situation and Ms sossmam has handled it like a BOSS!
Very sweet and kind, and helped a lot even with a few sessions! Great help!
She has been amazing! I trust her and she has helped me tremendously!
It has been two session, however she has already helped frame many of my concerns in a way that makes sense and allows me to understand the root of many of my concerns.
Thank you for listening to me and providing guidance. I am totally out of my comfort zone talking to a therapist and actually admitting I have a mental issue (thank you for the diagnosis by my dr). Joana really takes the time to get to know me and figure out ways to help! Great job! Keep up the good work!
Very thoughtful and and insightful person
Joana is understanding, approaches issues from differing perspectives when needed & gives me tools to work on different areas. Highly recommend.
Joana is a great help. Very dedicated to her profession. She has an excellent manor of getting the information I need across to me in an understandable way.
Her insight is amazing and she gives me practical skills that help.
Frequently asked questions
Does Joana Sossaman offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Joana Sossaman works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Joana Sossaman speak?
Joana Sossaman speaks English.
How many years of experience does Joana Sossaman have?
Joana Sossaman has 5 years of experience.
Where is Joana Sossaman licensed to practice?
Joana Sossaman is licensed to practice in Texas and New Mexico.
Does Joana Sossaman accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Joana Sossaman does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Joana Sossaman?
Joana Sossaman can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Joana Sossaman?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.