



About Joan
Treatment Approaches:
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Trauma Focused
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Strength-Based
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Somatic
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Person-Centered
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Interpersonal
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Integrative
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Family Systems
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Family/Marital
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Eclectic
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Dialectical (DBT)
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Culturally Sensitive
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Focus Area:
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Academic Stress
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Adult Psychotherapy
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Affirming Therapy
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Anxiety
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Anxiety Disorder
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Behavior Modification
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Behavioral Therapy
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Bereavement / Grief Counseling
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Childhood Trauma
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Get to know more about Joan
Joan Determann, NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker, earned her Master's in Social Work from the State University of New York, Stony Brook. She is an exceptional therapist who Dr. Fallon has had the absolute joy of working with through years of professional growth together. Joan exudes empathy and kindness in her approach to therapy and in all aspects of life. She brings over fifteen years of mental health counseling experience, an in-depth understanding of therapeutic techniques, and an impressive track record of successfully helping clients with diverse mental health struggles reach their goals and create positive behavioral change.
One of Joan's areas of expertise is the skilled, kind, and compassionate way she conducts Initial Clinical Assessments for our newest clients. When you schedule an appointment with Joan to begin therapy at Dr. Fallon's Practice, you can feel secure and confident that during this appointment you will be treated with the utmost respect and supported at this initial stage in your therapeutic journey.


What should a new client know about working with you?
Joan’s twenty-year career in the police department that culminated with her work in the special victims unit inspired her to become a therapist. Joan’s wealth of lived experience and deep respect for spirituality and diversity informs her approach to person-centered therapy. Joan is extremely skilled in helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and challenging life transitions. Joan draws from a variety of therapies to best meet the needs of each individual client, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, and systematic desensitization. Joan is passionate about helping individuals and families of all ages enhance their lives by creating the changes they want to experience. She is also deeply interested in encouraging older adults to try therapy during difficult life transitions and challenging times.

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