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JoAnna Smith

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Oregon
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet JoAnna

I know that sometimes it can be hard to reach out and ask for help. Maybe you have never been to therapy before and you don’t know what to expect, or maybe you are feeling “stuck” in life. Regardless of where you are in your journey, please know I work with people going through a variety of different life transitions and mental health concerns. I believe therapy should be collaborative and honor your voice and choice. I understand that trust must be earned. If given the privilege of being your therapist, we will explore together what brings you to therapy and how I can support you in meeting your treatment goals.

I believe therapy should be collaborative and honor your voice and choice.

Communication Style

  • Empowering
  • Holistic
  • Instructive
  • Mindful
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Indigenous Americans
  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • First responders
  • Immigrants

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Virginia and Oregon residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy cooking, spending time with my family, and reading.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#L10583 • Oregon • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

JoAnna Smith accepts Regence BlueShield, Moda Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Aetna, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Oregon are estimated at $185-195 per session.

JoAnna Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). JoAnna is licensed to practice in Virginia and Oregon, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. JoAnna’s Oregon license number is L10583, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

JoAnna Smith has been practicing therapy for 5 years. JoAnna’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, JoAnna has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, and Immigrants.

JoAnna Smith works with BIPOC, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, and Immigrants and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where JoAnna spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether JoAnna is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

JoAnna Smith draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, JoAnna’s style is empowering, holistic, instructive, mindful, and open-minded. In JoAnna’s words: “I believe therapy should be collaborative and honor your voice and choice.”

JoAnna Smith (she/her) offers therapy in English. JoAnna identifies as Black/African American.

JoAnna Smith offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. JoAnna is licensed in Virginia and Oregon, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with JoAnna Smith is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. JoAnna will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether JoAnna’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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