About Joana Couto

It never fails to amaze me how truly resilient people are.

I feel truly honored to walk alongside my clients on their journey to build a more fulfilling life.

I have a warm, nonjudgmental, creative, and integrative style.

Often, we may find it difficult to express what we are experiencing. I’ve found that giving clients multiple ways to express themselves, such as through sandplay therapy, expressive art techniques, or other prompts & activities, may help us find the words we are looking for.

I draw from a variety of techniques, including S.M.A.R.T. goal planning, self-compassion practices, acceptance & commitment strategies, and progressive muscle relaxation, among others. Our work together is tailored to you. You are always in the driver’s seat—choosing the tools and skills that resonate most with your needs and goals. I believe therapy is a collaborative process.

Trainings

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Sand Play Therapy

I have been trained in Sand Play Therapy at Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center.

I began training and supervision in 2017 and completed in March 2020!

Sand Play Therapy is grounded in Jungian and Play therapy theory.

Trained by Gretchen Morgan, LCSW & Mary Pat McGeehin, LCSW.


A RESEARCH-BASED APPROACH TO RELATIONSHIPS

A RESEARCH-BASED APPROACH TO RELATIONSHIPS

Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Participated in this training in 2018 through the Gottman Institute at TCNJ.

Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples

I participated in an Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples Externship training in 2018.

Trained by Debi Scimeca-Diaz, LMFT

More info here.

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Reiki Level 1 Training

Completed Level 1 Training March 13th, 2020. Trained by Kyla Niewinski LMT, White Light Reiki Master, Owner and Creator of IAM Center of Healing LLC.

Yoga

I am a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200 hours) specializing in restorative yoga. I believe in using adjustments and props to meet your body where it is today.

Yoga is for Every Body.