Joanne Russell
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #147395
Seeking therapy is a courageous step. It is not uncommon to have parts of your story that have never been spoken aloud. Often shame or fear prevents us from exploring our past. Consequently, when parts of our story are kept hidden, they become more problematic.
It is through a safe, confidential, and therapeutic relationship that clients are empowered to own all parts of their life story. As a result, those parts of our stories that wounded us lose their power over us; what used to cause us to feel weak, now makes us strong. Whether it is a desire to change, heal, or grow, Joanne considers it an honor to join clients in sifting through their life stories.
Joanne works through an attachment based, trauma informed framework, specifically through the clinical model of Restoration Therapy. Joanne offers a safe space for clients to come as they are and receive acceptance without judgement so that they can make sense of their life experience. The result of this is a deeper understanding of oneself, that yields wisdom and healing. Often the outcome is restored love and trust in the very relationships that present challenges.
Joanne works with clients who struggle with unresolved emotional injury, self-worth, trauma, relational problems, anxiety, intergenerational issues, women’s issues, and spiritual issues.
Joanne and her husband, Garrick, moved to San Diego in 2006. They have been married since 1990 and have three adult children that they adore.
Credentials:
M.A. Marital and Family Therapy, Bethel Seminary, San Diego
Level 2 Restoration Therapist
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