Get to Know Joanna

Joanna Mathews, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Miami University in 2020. With a background in mental health case management and extensive experience facilitating substance use treatment groups across various levels of care, including Partial Hospitalization (PH), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP), Joanna brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice. Her expertise includes working with dual diagnoses, addressing both mental health and substance use challenges, and conducting Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups.

Specializing in anxiety, depression, stress management, grief and loss, and dual diagnosis, Joanna takes a Person-Centered Therapy approach, ensuring clients feel comfortable and supported throughout their sessions. While she prefers in-person sessions, she is also experienced with telehealth, allowing her to meet clients’ needs in various settings. Joanna creates a space where clients can openly share their experiences, providing empathetic support as they work through their challenges.

Joanna’s decision to become a therapist stems from her lifelong passion for helping others. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, including those facing dual diagnoses, adults, elderly individuals, and parents, offering tailored care and guidance. Her approach is both compassionate and practical, drawing on years of experience to provide meaningful support to those navigating difficult times.

Outside of work, Joanna is a devoted mom to two children, who are active in soccer, basketball, and baseball. She enjoys being outdoors and cheering on Notre Dame football. When it comes to music, Joanna listens to everything from classical to heavy metal, depending on her mood. Being a mom is exhausting and deeply rewarding for her, a job she cherishes just as much as her work as a therapist.