Joanna Novac
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1400 Quail Street, Suite 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Let's Connect (949) 677-9146
Listening to clients' struggles, I am reminded how our increasingly complicated world tests daily our capacity to adapt and cope. Relationships encounter myriad of challenges, our identity undergoes major pressures and shifts. Ourselves as well as our loved ones are faced regularly with crises and upheavals. When feeling overwhelmed, many people seek support as they reach into familiar coping modes, which may no longer be helpful. In this context, therapy may start as a unique form of education and continue as a process of self growth, a journey of profound transformation.
We can only learn about who we are in the affirming and compassionate presence of another. Therapy is a collaborative experience of interpersonal connection. I offer a protected emotional space where my attuned listening and reflecting presence allow echoes of early patterns to emerge.
Together we will discover forgotten steps to self compassion. In time and with growing trust, through traveled grief and hope unlocked, wounds and inner barriers begin to soften, your vision broadens, life slowly opens onto pathways new. I encourage you to give yourself permission to start on this edifying journey. I welcome your inquiry.
Call or Email Joanna Novac now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 677-9146
Let's Connect (949) 677-9146
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 677-9146
Joanna Novac
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW 22601 Joanna Novac
- In Practice for 29 Years
- Certificate from Newport Psychoanalytic Institute Advanced Concepts in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy / 2020
- Certificate from Newport Psychoanalytic Institute Psychodynamic Psychotherapy / 2019
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Life Transitions
- Depression
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Complicated Grief
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Divorce
- Faith Related Issues
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
French ,
Romanian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
French ,
Romanian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 677-9146
Joanna Novac
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW