Joann Castiglia Whitmore, LLC

Offers online services

About

I am a licensed therapist in NJ. I specialize in adults, children and families. I have expertise with behavior challenges, autism, attention/focus, parenting, and anxiety. I utilize a multi modality approach including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, play therapy and talk therapy to help patients define and meet goals in all areas of life.

I love helping others help themselves!

Highlights

1 employee

6 years in business

Serves Kinnelon , NJ

Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle

Specialties

Age

Toddlers (under 6), Children (6 – 12), Teens (13 – 18), Adults (18 – 64), Seniors (65+)

Participants

Individual, Couple, Family

Issues

Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Use, Alzheimer's, Anger Management, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality (BPD), Career Counseling, Child, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Drug Abuse, Eating Disorders, Education and Learning Disabilities, Elderly Persons Disorders, Gambling, Grief, Hoarding, Impulse Control Disorders, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Marriage Counseling, Medical Detox, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Oppositional Defiance (ODD), Parenting, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep or Insomnia, Smoking cessation, Spirituality, Sports Performance, Stress, Substance Use, Thinking Disorders, Video Game Addiction

Types of therapy

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Christian Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Compassion Focused, Couples Counseling, Culturally Sensitive, Eclectic, Emotionally Focused, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Family Systems, Family Therapy, Habit Reversal Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Person-Centered, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based, Supportive

Gender

Clients who have no gender preference, Clients who prefer female therapists, Clients who prefer male therapists, Clients who prefer non-binary therapists

Ethnicity

Asian, Biracial / Multiracial, Black and African American, Hispanic and Latino, Middle Eastern / North African, Native American, Pacific Islander, Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Communities

Aviation Professionals, Bisexual Allied, Blind Allied, Body Positivity, Cancer, Deaf Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Immuno-disorders, Intersex Allied, Lesbian Allied, LGBTQ+, Little Person Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Sex-Positive, Kink Allied, Single Mother, Transgender Allied, Vegan Allied, Veterans

Languages

English

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Jennifer T.

Joann has been wonderful with our son and our family! My son suffers from ADHD and impulsivity. She has been such a big part of the improvement we are seeing in him. Joann has given us amazing advice on how to handle our son and even our other 2 children. I couldn’t recommend her enough!

March 05, 2021

M. M.

She is an excellent therapist. She has great insight about family therapy, family dynamics and working in collaboration with other providers.. she is very great with childrens development as well co-diagosis. She works with the family as a whole.

February 28, 2021

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

I provide a free 5 minute phone consultation determine the fit. In the first session, I gather background information and information on presenting problems. In sessions I help the patient define goals and determine the right modalities to help them meet those goals.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I am a licensed clinical social worker in NJ. I also have my school social work certificate and extensive training with children of all needs and levels including applied behavior analysis and play therapy.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.

I charge $200 for the initial session. I charge $170for a 45-50 minute session. I accept out of network insurance . I offer some sliding scale slots.

How did you get started in this business?

I knew my career path from a young age in elementary school and I achieved that goal with education and licensing.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Children of all ages, parents, adults, adults abd children with developmental disabilities

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

I recently got to see a former client of mine graduate! It was a very touching experience.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?

It is very important to find a good fit when choosing a therapist.

What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?

What do they want and need? What are the presenting issues?

Services offered

Therapy

Family Therapy

Relationship Counseling