Most people encounter some obstacles or emotional distress at some point in their lives and need guidance. Having an empathetic person with an outside perspective to help you through this process makes it easier and leads to better results.
For over 37 years Joan Walmsley has worked in various settings with adolescents and adults with mental health, behavioral and substance abuse. Additionally, for the last 20 years Joan Walmsley has been in a full time private practice helping children, adolescents, adults and couples cope with depression, anxiety, loss, life transitions, relationship conflicts, decision making, and mood disorders through psychotherapy and relationship coaching.
Most people encounter some obstacles or emotional distress at some point in their lives and need guidance. Having an empathetic person with an outside perspective to help you through this process makes it easier and leads to better results.
Background & Credentials
License Type: Licensed Clinical Social WorkerLicense Number: 13341
Licensing State: California
Years in Practice: 30
Therapist Education
School: University of ChicagoGraduation Year: 1982
Additional School(s): Lake Forest College
Additional Certification, Training & Information
- California Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Certification (CADC)
- Illinois Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification (CAC)
- Former Vice Chairman California BBS
Insurance Information
- Out of Network Provider
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Office Address
12 Clear CreekIrvine
CA 92620
2nd Office Address
43040 Sunset Dr# 100
Big Bear Lake
CA 92315
Counseling Specialties
- Behavioral Issues
- Relationship Counseling
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Coaching
- Psychotherapy
Additional Counseling Areas
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Couples Counseling
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Executive Coaching
- Family Conflict
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Pre-Marital Counseling
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Adult Children of Alcoholics
- Assertiveness Training
- Bariatric Evaluations for Surgery
- Conflict Resolution
- Intimacy
Clients Types
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Client Demographics
- Adults
- Adolescents
- Teenagers
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused