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Joanna Lay

MA, AMFT Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy
Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, Burnout, Codependency, Existential Crisis,

Introduction

You're anxious, exhausted, and unsure how best to focus your energy. Let's face it--you're overcommitted, and have a really hard time saying no. And if you're really honest with yourself, starting to feel a bit resentful. And disappointed in yourself for saying yes...again. For someone so driven, you wonder how you've ended up feeling so lost. You've reached some success, but still feel like you're living in the shadow of someone else. If there were grades given out for putting others' needs before your own, you would get an A++. People-pleasing is no longer serving you but you're unsure (and afraid) to do things differently. What happens when you rock the boat? Won't people dislike you? Abandon you entirely? You know you deserve more than just being needed. You deserve a life where you easily put yourself first and others respect you for it! They love you MORE because of your boundaries. If you feel like there are invisible forces holding you back from reaching what you want, I can help. Together, we can make the unconscious more conscious, so you won't always be stuck in those old and familiar patterns. You have big dream hiding underneath all of that people-pleasing! Let's get back to making them happen. If you're ready to dive in, you can learn more about me and schedule a free consult directly on my website: www.therapywithjoannalay.com. I'm currently offering both virtual and in-person sessions at my office in the Cow Hollow neighborhood of SF. Together, we can demystify your people pleasing and discover how to go from last on your to-do list to first. Schedule your call today. I'm looking forward to connecting with you!

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Jewish, White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments

Licenses

  • AMFT #122476 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Feminism
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Jewish

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • 50 min $200

Locations

San Francisco, CA 94123-4057
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Joanna Lay accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Joanna Lay is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Joanna Lay also offers a free consultation.
Does Joanna Lay offer telehealth appointments? Joanna Lay does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Joanna Lay specialize in? Joanna Lay specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Codependency, Existential Crisis, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Mindfulness, Perfectionism, Relationship Issues, Social Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue.

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