- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About JoAnne
JoAnne Waite is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Rhode Island with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and depression. JoAnne also supports people with LGBT-related issues and eating and body image struggles.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She adapts the dialogue and treatment plan to match what the person brings to sessions. JoAnne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address attachment difficulties, dissociation, and communication problems within relationships.
She has long experience helping people cope after loss, during separation or divorce, and when family origins complicate current relationships. JoAnne also works with clients affected by domestic violence, infidelity, or blended family challenges. Her work includes supporting people with postpartum depression and those navigating intellectual disability or autism-related needs.
Sessions typically focus on identifying what feels stuck and practicing clearer ways of thinking and relating. JoAnne uses structured interventions and conversational work to reduce symptoms and improve everyday functioning. The aim is to build practical skills that can be used between sessions.
Clients who choose her often seek steady professional support while they make life changes. She provides services in English and practices in Rhode Island. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
JoAnne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at changing unhelpful patterns and easing distress. One common approach is focused, structured work that helps identify and change thought and behavior patterns that feed anxiety or depression. This method is useful for stress, obsessive thoughts, and everyday mood problems.Another approach addresses attachment and relationship patterns. This work looks at how past relationships shape current expectations and communication. It can help with intimacy problems, family conflict, and rebuilding trust after infidelity or separation.
Finding the right method is part of the process. She will work together with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative decision happens early and can be revised as therapy progresses.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoiding a camera when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals often adapt session length and focus to suit everyday schedules and priorities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and eating concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, and family origin problems.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and conversational. She adapts the dialogue and the plan to what each person needs and uses evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an MA LMFT and practices as an RI LMFT in Rhode Island.
Can people who don’t live in the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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