Hi, Iām Joanne Kearns.
A licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of private practice experience, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and thrive. Based in Saddle River, New Jersey, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.
My areas of focus include OCD, trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional well-being. I am fully certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) through EMDRIA, and I am trained in a wide range of approaches including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Imago Couples Counseling, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I earned my Master of Social Work from Fordham University, and my clinical background spans inpatient psychiatry, outpatient mental health, and community healthcare ā giving me a broad and grounded perspective that I bring into every session.
I believe that healing is possible for everyone. Whether you are struggling with intrusive thoughts, processing past trauma, navigating a difficult relationship, or simply seeking greater balance in your life, I am here to walk alongside you with warmth, expertise, and genuine care.