Joanna Nichols

Therapy & Clinical Hypnosis

Meet Joanna

Joanna Nichols, LCSW is a trauma-informed therapist specializing in psychotherapy and clinical hypnosis. Her work draws from Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and clinical hypnosis to help people understand what is happening, work through what has been holding them back, and create meaningful change.

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Sometimes you need a place to understand what's happening.

Ongoing psychotherapy for anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and patterns that take time to understand and work through. Joanna's therapy practice draws from IFS, EMDR, and trauma-informed care.

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Sometimes you know what you want to change.

Focused, goal-oriented work with a specific purpose and timeline. Clinical hypnosis can be used for concerns ranging from stress, anxiety, and pain to fears, habits, confidence, performance, and smoking cessation.

Not sure where to start?

You don't need to know which approach is right before reaching out.
Start with what you're experiencing and what you'd like to change.

Joanna provides online psychotherapy to clients in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, with groups and community offerings based in Roanoke, Virginia.