Joana Sossaman, LPC, LPCC

Joana Sossaman is a licensed counselor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, and the stress of life changes. She brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions and focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day. Joana emphasizes empathy and tailors conversations to each person's needs. Joana holds LPC and LPCC credentials and has seven years of professional experience in behavioral health. She has worked with people dealing with addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Her practice attends to both immediate concerns and patterns that contribute to longer-term distress. Her approach blends trauma-focused methods with existential ideas about meaning and choice. She uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate to address traumatic memories and reduce their emotional hold. Treatment plans are adapted as progress is made. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical tools clients can use between meetings. Joana talks through coping skills, communication strategies, and ways to manage panic or overwhelming emotions. She helps people weigh options and make decisions that fit their daily lives. Based in New Mexico, Joana aims to support clients who are ready to take steps toward change. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and offers steady support while people work through painful or confusing experiences.