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About

About Me

JoAnne Kemnitz has a broad range of experience within the mental health field. She has practiced in both private and community mental health working with diverse groups and is very dedicated to helping individuals ages 14 and up with mental health disorders and challenging life circumstances and stressors.

She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to her years practicing psychotherapy, she gained experience in case management, working in collaboration with other providers and resources.

She has also worked as a psychiatric crisis worker in the Milwaukee area, helping de-escalate crisis in Milwaukee Public schools. She additionally was a past director of social services for the Salvation Army in Sheboygan.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, creative arts and hiking.

JoAnne is currently licensed to practice in Wisconsin and Florida (Telehealth only in Florida).

Treatment

Specialization

Treating anxiety and depression in adolescents and adults
Adjustment disorders
Life change and transitions
Relationships
Self Esteem
Mindfulness Techniques
Trauma
Stress management
Body image issues
Creative blocks
Personal growth
Family concerns
Marriage issues
The hassles of daily life

My Approach

When working with clients, I strive to make therapy a positive safe experience.
I have great enthusiasm and dedication to help all individuals through building rapport, conducting accurate needs assessments, problem solving and goal setting. It’s important to me to help meet clients where they are at. I work together with my clients, building on their strengths and empowering them to work through personal obstacles, working together to achieve their goals.

Each therapeutic relationship is unique and defined by each individual, and I am excited to meet you and work together to identify your goals and make plans to achieve them!

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you identify unhealthy, negative beliefs and behaviors and replace them with healthy, positive ones

Dialectical behavior therapy, a type of CBT that teaches individuals behavioral skills to better manage stress, emotions and improve relationships with others

Acceptance and commitment therapy, helps one become aware of and accept thoughts and feelings and commit to making changes, increasing their ability to cope with and adjust to situations

Interpersonal psychotherapy, addressing problems with current relationships with other people to improve interpersonal skills — how you relate to others, such as family, friends and colleagues

Supportive psychotherapy, reinforces the ability to cope with stress and difficult situations

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.

EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue or
completing homework between sessions. EMDR therapy, rather than focusing on changing the emotions, thoughts, or behaviors resulting from the distressing issue, allows the brain to resume its natural healing process. (source – EMDRIA)

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