Joanna

Ms Joanna Poppink

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“I work with adults who want recovery from anxiety, eating disorder, binge eating, low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy. My practice is tailored to the individual's needs at the time and can be flexible as the person develops. I use several methods including CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, art and dream work.”

About Me

I support adults ready to navigate anxiety, low self-esteem, or the complexities of eating disorders. My practice is tailored to your unique needs, evolving flexibly as you develop. We can explore insights through methods like CBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Sometimes, we might use art and dream work to help voice what feels hard to express. This collaborative space helps build lasting confidence and a stronger sense of self.

Approach

I blend structured skill-building with reflective exploration, shifting focus as you feel ready so you can name what feels stuck and try different ways of responding. In my Los Angeles office or online, sessions move at a conversational, steady pace: some meetings focus on tools and breathing, others follow imagery or dreams to clarify emotions, and between sessions I may offer brief reflections or small experiments to try. I listen closely, offer gentle observations, and we choose doable steps together. People wrestling with anxiety, low self-worth, or eating challenges often find this practical-yet-deep approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Dream Analysis

    A technique that explores the themes, symbols, and emotions in dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts and unresolved feelings.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Dream Work

    The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

Joanna Poppink; MFT

MFT

CA Board of Behavioral Examiners

MFT

CA Board of Behavioral Examiners

MFT

CA Board of Behavioral Examiners

MFT

Qualifications

Antioch University

Service Areas

Joanna Poppink, MFT

In-person & Online

Los Angeles, California

United States

Los Angeles, United States