Laurie Joanow,
Owner & Founder
Laurie is a licensed clinical social worker with an accomplished career spanning physical health, mental health, research, and higher education. Her professional background includes conducting research, teaching at the collegiate level, and holding senior roles in medical social work and mental health case management across diverse clinical settings.
She is widely experienced in perinatal mental health, bringing deep expertise from both clinical practice and research, as well as from leadership roles beyond traditional social work settings. With 30 years as a professional social worker and 12 years as a focused clinical therapist, Laurie brings exceptional depth, perspective, and credibility to her work.
Laurie has advanced, specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-based approaches, allowing her to tailor evidence-based treatment with precision and insight.
Her clinical work is grounded in a strengths-based, solution-focused framework, empowering clients to access resilience, clarity, and measurable change.
And as a Registered Yoga Teacher, Laurie skillfully integrates mind–body awareness into therapeutic practice, offering a truly holistic and modern approach to healing.
Dr. Piper
Please join us in welcoming Piper Joanow, D.O.G.
Piper joins us part time in the office. She specializes in comforting snuggles.
Conveniently located on South Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA.
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