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Joan Joanie Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Photo of Joan Joanie Howard, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

Joan Joanie Howard

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
600 Hampshire Road,, Suite #211, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Let's Connect (805) 716-6742
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I welcome you to contact me directly. We can take the opportunity to address your needs during a complimentary 15 minute consultation either by phone or in person. Whether self-referred, referred by a friend, colleague, physician or other health professional, i am here to help assess and address your needs collaboratively, working along with you to create a plan to bring relief, improvement and often resolution to your life issues. My goal is to help you clarify and meet your goals. Fees are flexible for those in need. I have recently started to offer services covered by insurance.
Chronic pain, weight and body issues and fear and depression related to life issues beyond one's control are just some of the kinds of presenting problems to bring to the conversation to see how I can be of help. I enjoy helping people with relationship issues such as stepfamily challenges, co-dependency, and building intimacy and trust in new relationships.
Call or Joan Joanie Howard now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 716-6742

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

600 Hampshire Road,

Suite #211

Westlake Village, CA 91361 map

(805) 716-6742

Call for specific office address in Central Coast

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Phone or video or secured office sessions are available for you to elect allowing for your comfort and convenience.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Life Transitions and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (805) 716-6742
Photo of Joan Joanie Howard, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

600 Hampshire Road,

Suite #211

Westlake Village, CA 91361 map

(805) 716-6742

Call for specific office address in Central Coast

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Phone or video or secured office sessions are available for you to elect allowing for your comfort and convenience.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Life Transitions and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
"
Some insurance plans in addition to the above referenced may cover my services. Check with me regarding current panel status.
Photo of Joan Joanie Howard, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Joan Joanie Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 716-6742
"
Some insurance plans in addition to the above referenced may cover my services. Check with me regarding current panel status.
Photo of Joan Joanie Howard, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Joan Joanie Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 716-6742

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFT12691 Joan Joanie Howard
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 46 years
  • Attended Azusa Pacific and UCLA, Graduated 1977
  • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of California / MFT12691
  • Certificate from Founding Member and Former President of SAA
  • Certificate from Clinical Member CAMFT
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Personal notes: Am breast cancer survivor, have divorced, remarried parented and step parented. Assisted spouse in-home with terminal illness.
Photo of Joan Joanie Howard, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Joan Joanie Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 716-6742
"
Personal notes: Am breast cancer survivor, have divorced, remarried parented and step parented. Assisted spouse in-home with terminal illness.
Photo of Joan Joanie Howard, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Joan Joanie Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 716-6742

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Body Positivity
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obesity
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Single Parenting
  • Spirituality
  • Stepfamilies
  • Stress
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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People experiencing anxiety or depression or a roadblock to relationship happiness often call, and sometimes a significant life event or passage brings a crisis and a need to reach out. It is an opportunity for change, and there are many pathways. My approach to therapy involves a collaborative design that is highly individualized and personally supportive while promoting positive change.
Photo of Joan Joanie Howard, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Joan Joanie Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 716-6742
"
People experiencing anxiety or depression or a roadblock to relationship happiness often call, and sometimes a significant life event or passage brings a crisis and a need to reach out. It is an opportunity for change, and there are many pathways. My approach to therapy involves a collaborative design that is highly individualized and personally supportive while promoting positive change.
Photo of Joan Joanie Howard, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Joan Joanie Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 716-6742

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Lesbian Allied
Single Mother

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Lesbian Allied
Single Mother

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Family / Marital
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
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Joan Joanie Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (805) 716-6742
Photo of Joan Joanie Howard, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Joan Joanie Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (805) 716-6742

Groups

Location

Primary Location

600 Hampshire Road,

Suite #211

Westlake Village, CA 91361

(805) 716-6742

Additional Location

Call for specific office address in Central Coast

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

(805) 716-6742
"
Phone or video or secured office sessions are available for you to elect allowing for your comfort and convenience.
Photo of Joan Joanie Howard, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Joan Joanie Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 716-6742
"
Phone or video or secured office sessions are available for you to elect allowing for your comfort and convenience.
Photo of Joan Joanie Howard, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Joan Joanie Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 716-6742