With over 30 years of experience as a licensed mental health professional, Joanne S. Williams, LCSW, specializes in helping individuals overcome anxiety, PTSD, and other psychological challenges through effective and compassionate guidance. She is dedicated to empowering clients with confidence-building skills and providing expert support in obtaining certification for Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSD) and Emotional Support Animals (ESA) for housing and travel accommodations.
Joanne’s approach is simple yet transformative—offering one-on-one sessions that illuminate fresh perspectives and new paths forward. She provides clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to train their dogs as Psychiatric Service Dogs under ADA guidelines, ensuring they receive the full benefits and protections these service animals provide.
Beyond her therapeutic work, Joanne is the international host and producer of the Anxiety Simplified podcast, where she explores innovative solutions for mental well-being. She is also a published author in Medium and Authority Magazine, as well as an Amazon bestselling contributor to Raising the Bar and Ask the Expert: The Legalities of Taking Your Dog Everywhere. Her latest children’s book, Super Dog Helps Boy’s Fears, tells the heartwarming story of a young boy overcoming anxiety with the support of his trusted service dog.