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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment and relationships
About Joellyn
Joellyn Norrie, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania and has 25 years of practice. She works on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression using the approaches she lists: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method.
She helps people talk through painful or confusing feelings. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer communication. She pays attention to attachment patterns and emotional responses in relationships.
Her approach is person-focused. That means conversations center on the client’s goals and experiences. She uses techniques from several therapies to address emotional regulation, patterns in relationships, and trauma processing.
Joellyn has worked across many settings during her 25 years in the field. Her background includes helping people with abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, attachment challenges, body image, caregiving stress, and co-morbidity of mental health problems.
She also supports people facing blended family challenges, commitment or control issues, communication problems, and aging or geriatric concerns. She lists experience related to autism and Asperger syndrome and avoidant personality patterns.
The initial sessions typically establish goals and a treatment approach. She adapts conversations and plans to what each person brings to the room. To start, clients follow the provider's intake steps and schedule a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches inform online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and closeness. It looks at how past bonds influence current relationships and helps people notice and change repeating patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows what the client brings to each session. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can reduce intense reactions and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or let someone choose audio-only when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep continuity of care and to match session length to practical needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiving stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that adapts to a client's goals. Methods include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, DBT, EFT, and the Gottman Method.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of professional work experience.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.