Joanne grew up outside of Chicago where she met her husband.  They have been married for almost 40 years and are parents to four adult children.  Joanne has experience in counseling women through the various stages of life including singleness, infertility, post-partum depression, the many stages of parenting, relational conflict and resolution, and empty-nesting. She has also counseled individuals struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression as well as grief and loss. She earned an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.

She has received training in Gottman Level 1 couples counseling. She is also certified with SYMBIS as well as Prepare and Enrich Marriage Counseling. She holds a level 2 certification in trauma counseling from the Christian Trauma and Healing Network.

Joanne has a heart to walk alongside people in their struggles, helping them organize their thoughts in the midst of confusion and offering true hope. In her free time, she enjoys exercise, walking around downtown Greenville with her husband and puppy, trying out new recipes, reading, and spending quality time with friends and family.