
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life."
-Prince
Joanna Dixon, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,
Group Practice Founder
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
& Clinical Fellow
Hendersonville Location &
Virtual Appointments
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​“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ― C. S. Lewis
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I think life is our greatest teacher! I've been in the counseling business since 2005 and I am honored to share in the lives of those who sit on my couch and invite me into the most vulnerable parts of themselves. I approach my clients and the journeys they are facing through the lenses of all the the different roles in my life: Wife, Mom, Child, Believer, Teacher, Entrepreneur, etc.
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Whether working with a couple or individual, I find that the “joining” process in therapy is imperative to the provider/client relationship. I invest a lot of my initial energy in getting to know you on a personal level. I believe that each individual, even the "person in the wrong" must feel seen and heard in a space that is safe and free of judgement or condemnation. I strive to provide this environment for my clients. A space where you can sit back, carefully unpack the stressors you are facing, and gain some objectivity on things that you just cannot see because it is too close to you.
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One thing is for certain, the journey we will go on together will be far from boring! I have found that by jumping in and working alongside my clients we are able to see some quick successes in the therapeutic process. Those successes serve to empower my clients to see that they truly are the experts on their lives and the greatest change agent to move in the direction of emotional health. Ultimately, my hope for clients is: greater emotional health, self-awareness, growth, and to be equipped with effective tools and skills to handle the stress that life brings without needing my support any longer.
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​My therapeutic approach, much like most therapists, is a blend of several models that have proven highly effective in my work, as they naturally follow and work with my personality. I have carefully curated a way of working with my clients that has proven effective in meeting their treatment goals, learning who they were created to be at their core, understanding why they do what they do, having healthier responses to life’s stressors, and to even have some fun along the way!
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Overall my belief and work reflects the principle that...
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“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” ---Aristotle
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Education
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EFT- Emotionally Focused Therapy Certified
(Externship & Core Skills)
Masters of Marriage & Family Therapy
Trevecca Nazarene University
Bachelors of Science in Special Education, Minor in Psychology
Tennessee Technological University
Areas of Focus
*While Joanna has experience in many different subject matters,
she specializes in working with the types of client's below....
Couples & Infidelity Recovery
EFT-Emotionally Focused Therapy
Men's Issues-
**creating safety in therapy for emotional blockers**
Trama, EMDR 1 & 2, fully trained (2011)
Counselors & High Profile Professionals
Public Speaking & Panel Discussions
Enneagram Coach & Consultant
*Enneagram Institute & IEQ9 trained*
-Integrated with clients since 2016-
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Musicians, Artists, Athletes, & Public Figures Issues​
(the issues that high profile individuals face are more complex than the average individual. Trust, fear, and often addictive behaviors play a role in their relationship dynamic, and Joanna has 10+ years of experience working with with different high profile affiliations, artists, and personalities)
Values
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Empowering
Collaborative
Transparent
Hutzpah
Authentic
Rates
Prospective Clients:
1 hour (50-60 min) Therapy Session: $200
1.5 hour (80-90 min) Therapy Session: $300
*Saturday (50-60 min) Therapy Session: $300
*current client's only
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Post-Graduate/Pre-Licensed MFT's
Supervision Rates: $100/hr
(may be shared in a dyad $50/hr each)
Supervising Mentor: $150/hr
*for licensed clinicians seeking to become a supervisor
Required 1 hour monthly (not sharable)
Group Supervision: $25/hr
(Offered first Wednesday of the month, 4 hours)
Intensive Options:
3 hour, Therapeutic Separation Planning Session (Friday/Saturday only): $900
Joanna's established clients only, 30/60/90 day review, individual and couples counseling required for reunification goal.
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*3 hour Couples Intensive (Saturday-only): $1000
*recommend alternative, established couples counselor prior to/post intensive
ProfessionalConsulting & Speaking:
$300/hr
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Launching your Private Practice
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Growing your business
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Developing your Brand
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"Curating your Craft" as a therapist