Joelle Warring
Hello! I’m a Florida-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families, and groups across outpatient, inpatient, residential, and school-based settings. These experiences have taught me that no two people or stories are alike. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself as you navigate stress, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. As a former competitive athlete, I’ve learned firsthand the value of perseverance, resilience, teamwork, and showing up even when things feel difficult. These experiences have shaped both who I am and how I approach therapy. I see therapy as a partnership built on trust, genuine connection, and empathy. I use an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to your unique needs, while meeting you where you are and working together to understand what matters most to you.
My background as an athlete has shaped my values of perseverance, collaboration, and teamwork, which I bring into therapy.
First session
You can expect a welcoming, collaborative space where we focus on understanding what brings you to therapy and what you hope to get from our work together. I’ll ask questions to learn more about your background, current concerns, and what you’ve been experiencing, while giving you space to share what feels comfortable. Together, we’ll identify the concerns that feel most important right now and begin to understand what is and isn’t working in your life or relationships. Whether we’re working individually, as a couple, or with your family, I’ll take the time to understand the people, relationships, and circumstances that are important to you and tailor our work accordingly. Your first session is also a chance for you to ask questions, get a sense of my approach, and see whether we feel like a good fit. By the end of our first session, we’ll have a better understanding of where to begin and what you’d like to work toward. My hope is that you leave feeling heard, understood, supported, and comfortable taking the next step together.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to connect with people and create a sense of safety and comfort. Throughout my clinical experience, I was often recognized for how quickly I was able to build rapport and help people feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe that feeling truly heard and understood is an important part of the therapeutic process. My experience as a former student-athlete has also shaped how I show up in the therapy room. I understand the value of perseverance, accountability, teamwork, and pushing through challenges, while also recognizing that sometimes we need space to slow down. I believe therapy requires both. I will meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and, when appropriate, gently challenge you to look at things from a different perspective and take steps toward what matters to you.
Ideal clients
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for a place to make sense of what you’re going through, you’re welcome here. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, family conflict, and life transitions. You may be adjusting to a new chapter in life, experiencing changes in your relationships or family, or simply feeling like things have become harder to manage. You may want a safe space to slow down, process what you’re experiencing, and feel heard and understood. Or you may be looking for practical tools to manage stress, improve communication, or break patterns that no longer feel helpful. Wherever you are in your journey, I’ll meet you where you are and work with you at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive. My goal is to create a space where you can be yourself, explore your story, and feel supported as you work toward the changes that matter to you.
Treatment methods
Integrative
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I draw from different evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy to you, your needs, and your goals. I take the time to understand what you’re experiencing and what you hope to work toward, then use the methods and tools that best fit your needs. As we work together, I adjust our approach as your needs and goals evolve.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a practical, skill-building approach to help you recognize and change unhelpful patterns in the way you think, feel, and respond. Together, we’ll explore how these patterns may be affecting your mood, relationships, and daily life, while developing practical tools you can use both during and between our sessions. I take a collaborative approach, working with you to understand what you’re experiencing and find ways to move forward. My goal is to help you build confidence, develop healthier ways of handling challenges, and feel more equipped to navigate everyday life.
Couples Counseling
I work with couples to understand the patterns that may be creating distance, conflict, or frustration in their relationship. Whether you’re caught in the same arguments or simply want to improve your relationship, I create a safe and supportive space where both partners can feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll work as a team to improve communication, better understand each other’s needs, and build healthier ways of navigating challenges. My goal is to help you strengthen your connection, rebuild trust when needed, and create a relationship where both partners feel supported, valued, and connected.
Family Therapy
Family relationships can be complex and are a big part of our lives. The relationships we have at home can shape how we feel and how we navigate everyday life. I use family therapy to help improve the home environment, strengthen connections, and create healthier ways of communicating with one another. I believe every family member has a role to play, much like a team, and when we work together, we can better understand each other and support one another. Together, we’ll create a safe space where everyone can feel heard and understood while working through challenges, improving communication, and building stronger family relationships.
Narrative
I use Narrative Therapy to help you explore the stories you carry about yourself and how your experiences may have shaped the way you see yourself and your life. I believe that while our experiences are part of our story, they do not have to define who we are. Together, we’ll step back from the challenges you’re facing, explore different perspectives, and reconnect with the strengths, values, and parts of yourself that may have been overlooked along the way. My goal is to help you develop a story about yourself that feels more authentic and true to who you are.
Location
Virtual sessions