Joanne

Joanne Lechowicz

Registered Social Worker

“With over 30 years of experience as a therapist, I am passionate in helping people to move forward in their lives beyond the problems that hold them back from living the kind of life they want . Some areas that I work with clients around are substance misuse, mood/anxiety/stress, improving relationships.”

About Me

With over 30 years of experience, I am passionate about helping you navigate what holds you back. If you are struggling with substance misuse, or managing mood, anxiety, or stress, I can support you. We can also explore ways to improve your relationships. My approach involves working collaboratively on these specific challenges, helping you find practical ways forward to live the life you truly desire.

Approach

Drawing from decades guiding clients past obstacles, I begin by listening closely to your story and priorities, then we set small, practical goals together. Sessions in my Newmarket office are collaborative and steady; we use mindfulness, MBCT techniques and family-focused conversations to notice patterns, practice new responses, and build coping skills between meetings. For substance, mood or relationship struggles I balance gentle challenge with concrete tools, adapting pace to suit adolescents, adults, couples or families. People who want clear steps and compassionate support tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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    Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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    Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Families
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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    Anxiety

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

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    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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    Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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    Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective 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.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

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    Registered Social Worker

    A social worker registered with a regulatory body to provide social work services including therapy and case management.

Qualifications

Western University

Registrations

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

Social Worker

Service Area

Joanne Lechowicz Counselling Services

In-person

Newmarket, Ontario

Canada