Joan

Ms Joan Ungar

Chartered Psychologist

“My mini- poodle, Harry, & I provide a warm, safe environment for clients who value whole brain therapy., & honest, insightful communication”

About Me

My mini-poodle, Harry, and I provide a warm, safe environment. We help clients integrate different parts of their experience through whole brain therapy, fostering deep understanding. Harry's calming presence often eases the path to open conversation. Clients who value honest, insightful communication find our sessions a supportive space to explore. This approach is ideal for those seeking a holistic, grounded path to personal clarity and well-being.

Approach

Sessions flow from gentle curiosity into focused, embodied work that helps you connect thoughts, sensations and memories. In my Hopkins office, conducted in English, we move at a pace you can tolerate, using artful, experiential methods alongside reflective conversation so you notice change in the moment and between meetings. I invite collaboration on small, practical experiments you can try between sessions to deepen learning and safety. People seeking clear, grounded integration of difficult experiences often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Brainspotting

    A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Chartered Psychologist

    A psychologist who has achieved chartered status from a professional body, confirming advanced training and competence.

Credentials

Registrations

Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology

Psychologist

Qualifications

Smith College (BA), Sacramento State, MA, St. Mary's (MA)

Service Areas

Joan Ungar

In-person

Hopkins, Minnesota

United States