Joanna Hakimi, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
joannahakimi@symmetrycounseling.com
Joanna Hakimi has a broad clinical experience working with families, couples and individuals. Her work with The Family Room in Evanston, IL gave her extensive experience with new parents and life transitions while her studies in yoga have broadened her experience in Eastern philosophies and mindfulness therapy.
Joanna takes an empathic, direct and problem-centered approach to therapy. She focuses on how the client functions in relationships and in life, often suggesting behavior modifications that lead to greater fulfillment and authenticity. She strives to provide a respectful and nurturing environment supporting personal growth and development. She often incorporates mindfulness therapy focusing on the breath and a mind-body connection.
Joanna also specializes in working with: individuals and couples, long-term relationships, pre-marital and newlywed adjustment; life and relationship coaching; wellness and weight-loss work-life balance, pregnancy and post-childbirth adjustment and parenting, depression, anxiety, life-stage adjustment issues, self-esteem/identity, divorce, parenting, and intergenerational family conflicts.
Joanna received her undergraduate degree in Speech Communications from the University of Georgia and her graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University.
