Joana Sossaman , LPC, LPCC

Joana Sossaman is a licensed counselor practicing in New Mexico who brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to therapy. She is licensed as an LPC and an LPCC - professional credentials indicating formal training and authorization to provide counseling services in clinical settings - and holds licensure in both Texas and New Mexico. Joana works with people managing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, navigating relationship challenges, and recovering from trauma and abuse. She emphasizes individualized care, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique circumstances and goals. Joana recognizes that seeking change takes courage and sees the therapeutic relationship as a place for support and empowerment. Her style centers on meeting clients where they are, offering guidance aimed at greater fulfillment and well-being while honoring personal values and preferences. Whether addressing acute concerns or longstanding patterns, she collaborates with clients to identify practical steps forward and to build resilience over time.

Clients who connect with Joana can expect a clinician-focused yet compassionate stance that prioritizes safety, choice, and clear clinical collaboration as they work toward meaningful change.

EMDR, Trauma-Focused, and Existential Approaches for Online Care

Joana Sossaman integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her work and uses them in ways that translate to remote sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method for processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity - it can help people who are coping with post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying and working through the impacts of traumatic experiences, helping clients build safety, stabilization, and coping strategies for everyday life. Existential Therapy explores meaning, values, and life choices, supporting people who are wrestling with questions about purpose, loss, or major life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joana collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment aligns with the client’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy with Joana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and for how clients prefer to engage. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or elsewhere while maintaining continuity of support from licensed professionals and therapists.