Dr. Joan Monahan, PhD, LPC

Preferred Name: Joan

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

EMDRIA Approved Consultant™

EMDRIA Approved Trainer™

Online Therapy

Education & Experience

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and clinical supervisor with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. I have been in the field for over twenty-six years. This experience has ranged from private practice to university, community, and hospital settings. I currently provide training to local agencies and EMDR Basic training to professionals.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

I have volunteered on local boards and committees for over five years and continue to pursue opportunities as they become available. I am the former Vice President of the Apple Valley Counselors Association (AVCA). I currently serve as the President of AVCA.

Specialty Area

  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Couples
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • Residential Treatment Facility
  • Seniors

Language

  • English