Hello! My name is Joan E. Burgos, and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor licensed to practice in the state of Iowa. For seven years, I have worked as a counselor for two major community mental health agencies in the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. During this time, I have worked with both teenagers and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health issues, from depression to schizophrenia. I graduated with my MA in clinical psychology from the University of Tulsa in 2013. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, and my own therapeutic style combines elements of each.
I've been passionate about psychology my entire life. As someone who has experienced serious mental health issues herself, I am intimately familiar with both sides of the therapeutic relationship. I have found it extremely beneficial to my practice to understand what it's like to sit in the client's chair, sharing a client's expectations for treatment. As a trans woman, it has been my pleasure to grow along with my local LGBT+ community. I have served as a volunteer counselor for an outdoor camp for LGBT+ youth, assisting teens with mental health issues and addressing crises that popped up during the trip. As a person of color, I have labored within my community to improve resource accessibility for other people of color, working most closely with the local Hispanic community.
When I'm not doing therapy, I am an avid gamer and writer. I write primarily urban fantasy and science fiction, and I enjoy immersing myself in psychological and philosophical readings. I have a BA from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, in both English and Philosophy. I look forward to meeting and working with you to help you discover and become the best version of you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Dissociation, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IA LMHC 118433
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Joan has been the most helpful person in helping me understand my feelings/actions and giving me tools to move forward during a bit of a life crisis. I wish I could talk to her daily. She is so smart and insightful, kind and empathetic, and it is a relief to find her after struggling with connecting to therapists. She is knowledgable about trauma, PTSD, anxiety, gender and sexuality, and relationships. I am so thankful for Joan!
Written on Aug 24, 2024 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Does a great job relating to neurodiversity and offering different perspectives that help me understand the needs of others
Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Joan is so nice and doesn’t make me feel unworthy of help, they explain things and asks questions. Joan is a great therapist so far and I can’t wait to continue with them. :)
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Joan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and sleeping disorders
Great counselor
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Joan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I’ve had one session with Joan and she has helped me understand myself so much more in that session than anyone has in 33 years. The ability to be completely vulnerable with zero judgement and feel like I’m just talking with a friend is so nice. We communicate through the messenger portion of the app and it’s amazing! I look forward to working with her and into growing into the beat version of myself.
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Joan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Joan is a thoughtful insightful therapist who allowed me to address my issues with honesty and objectivity. I highly recommend her!
Written on Aug 05, 2021 after therapy with Joan for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem