Healing is an art.

It takes time.

It takes practice.

It takes love.

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Hello. I’m Joana Couto and I am a therapist working at Olive Branch Therapy Group in East Brunswick,

New Jersey.

Types of Therapy I offer

  • Sand Play Therapy

  • Individual Therapy

  • Couples Therapy

  • Family Therapy

  • Expressive techniques such as art techniques

I work with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults.

Languages Spoken: English & Portuguese

Challenges I have experience working with clients through:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Perfectionism

  • Self-esteem

  • School fears / fear of safety

  • Trauma

  • Substance misuse / abuse

  • Sleep Issues

  • Transitions

  • Identity

  • Grief

  • Guilt / Shame

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How to Book a Session

Check out my bio at Olive Branch Therapy Group to learn more about my specialities. To schedule a session click here.

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My intention when working with clients

is to co-create a safe space for clients to be brave. Brave to talk about & process their struggles & challenges.

Counseling is for everybody and it looks different for everyone.

We are all swimming in water. In our water there is a number of challenges, such as every day life stressors, work, school, kids, financial stressors, miscommunication, as well as discrimination, racism, homophobia, sexism, etc.

Whether we like it or not, these things are in our water, they are part of our life. Often times we do not choose the things in life that challenge us most, but despite this - it is our job to create the life we want by processing & healing from past experiences, reflecting on our values and creating goals . Others cannot do the work for us. There is no one size fits all or magic pill, but there is hope.

Growth isn’t easy, nor painless, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Healing doesn't mean what was painful never occurred, or that we approve of it.

It means that the pain no longer has a tight grasp on our lives on most days.