New clients call or text at 919-647-4600 or email at Info@Wakecounseling.com to schedule an appointment.
Beatrice Joannis
LCSWA, LCASA
CONTACT: (919) 647-4600 EXT 736
ABOUT ME
Greetings! My name is Beatrice Joannis. I am originally from Queens, NY and I have lived in Raleigh, NC since 2020. I received my master’s degree in clinical social work (MSW) from Fordham University and have been practicing as a therapist since. I hold both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A) from the State of North Carolina. I am fluent in English and French.
EXPERTISE
In my clinical practice, I work with clients that range in age from 18 to 65 but open to see clients that are under 18 as well. I have experienced working with both men, women, and LGBTQIA+ population to address a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, grief and loss, substance use or abuse, life & career transitions, family conflict, parenting, and family therapy. I also enjoy my clinical work with veterans, people of color, and faith-based if requested by the client. I am always open to learning more, especially about Autism, and therapeutic techniques that will contribute toward my clients’ personal & clinical growth.
COUNSELING APPROACHES
I work from a client-centered approach and use interventions that are to the benefits of the clients. Some of which are Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to name a few. My goal has always been to do what works best for my client(s) because each one of you matters and it is your journey. I am here to guide, challenge and assist with that personal growth. I hope that once you start therapy, you leave each session feeling empowered, more self-aware, and learning tools to resolve life challenges.
INSURANCES ACCEPTED
Please note, clients are responsible for calling their insurance to verify insurance benefits for Outpatient Therapy (in-network or out-of-network benefits if Wake Counseling provider is not in-network with your insurance plan). Here are commonly accepted plans by this provider:
BCBS (Out-of-Network for Blue-Local Plans for Duke & WakeMed)
Aetna
Ambetter of NC
UHC/Optum
Out-of-Network Insurance: We can bill out-of-network as a courtesy, or we can provide a “Super Bill” invoice clients can submit to their insurance provider to claim out-of-network benefits. Client is responsible for verifying out-of-network benefits with their insurance plan.
Private/Self-pay, fee schedule is as following:
Initial Assessment/Consultation - $170
Individual 40-45-minute session - $105
Individual 46–60-minute session - $140
Family 45-minute session - $120
Family 46–60-minute session- $160
There will be $105 no-show/late cancellation fee for missed appointment unless cancel/reschedule appointment with a 24-hour notice in advance.
Blog Posts
Nearly everyone claims like they belong to a dysfunctional family. We also blame our families for our present troubles to the degree that we are not responsible for our actions. Our past interactions with dysfunctional families sometimes can affect our behavior. You can learn some more about a dysfunctional family and the ways to cope with growing up with a dysfunctional family.