“I enjoy the supportive container Joanna creates – her laughter and heart are felt through the online meetings she facilitates. The art based therapy she provides always feel relevant and invite my inner child to emerge as a wise and vital part of my being.
I love your non hurried pacing and patient, attentive way. I really cannot think of anything to improve upon – I would love to participate in more of your offerings.“
~ Emily, Kinship (private group), New York, NY
“I have loved being led by Joanna through our Kinship community. By working with mandalas, black-out poetry, gratitude and control exercises, and soul journaling, I have found freedom and the grace to work on myself in a safe and nurturing environment. Could not recommend her more.”
~ Colleen, Kinship (private group), New York, NY
“The transparency and empathy. A safe space to be vulnerable.
The well chosen activities – each spoke to a specific area in life.
Joanna is super creative and has a talent to convey her thoughts and give helpful support.”
~ Julia, Kinship (private group), New York, NY
“Joanna is a wonderfully compassionate clinician who is highly skilled at holding space for her clients in times of distress, motivating them when they feel stuck & overwhelmed, & guiding them in their exploration of themselves & their stories.“
~ Jasmine Batchelder, Psychology Today Endorsement, Former Colleague, You Grow Girl! Seattle, WA
“Joanna exudes creativity and compassion, pushing those around her to try new things and ways of thinking. She is funny, compassionate, and kind; as well as a fierce advocate for her clients!”
~ Dr. Alice Stark, LICSW, MHP, CMHS, PhD, Psychology Today Endorsement, Former Supervisor and Colleague, You Grow Girl! Seattle, WA
“Joanna brings huge insight and compassion into her work. I’ve witnessed her help clients of all ages to achieve a sense of wholeness, well-being and comfort. I highly recommend Joanna for her skill in creatively holding space for deep personal work.”
~ Lauren D. Smith, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC, CCLS, Psychology Today Endorsement, Former Professor and Current Art Therapy Supervisor, Pratt Institute, BK, NY
“So far, what I enjoy most about Kinship are the creative exercises to help visualize feelings and the sharing component of the group.”
~ Roni, Kinship (private group), New York, NY
“Her gentleness and understanding was impressive. Joanna has a lot of compassion and knows how to use it to help others. I was interested in hearing other experiences and feelings. It was very useful to express ones self and find what gives you joy.”
~ Participant, Gilda’s Club, Shape of Your Heart (virtual) Workshop, Westchester, NY
“Joanna was a good leader. I enjoyed sharing and hearing experiences and backgrounds.”
~ Jeanette, Gilda’s Club, Shape of Your Heart (virtual) Workshop, Westchester, NY
“Thanks so much – you’re a great teacher!“
~ Parent, Virtual Art Lesson, New York, NY
“Thank you thank you thank you for today’s amazing visit to the Guggenheim! Lisa and Joanna were patient, articulate, and receptive to all variety of questions.
I really appreciated their flexibility, dealing with my interruptions as I tried to hook what they were seeing with what we had recently discussed in class.
The current exhibit had plenty of breadth, inspiring the kids to ask those tough questions about art: can’t anyone do this? What makes the original different from a copy? Does the medium change the message?
We had a memorable afternoon, thanks to you and the Guggenheim. Big, sincere thanks to you all!”
~ High School Teacher, Lyons Community School, Brooklyn, NY
“I am an artist educator with 30 plus years experience. I have been bringing my students to most of the museums throughout NYC and your Guggenheim program is the absolute best! All your staff are highly experienced, educated, knowledgeable and professional. Your staff are also extremely accommodating and understanding of our the parameters involved in bringing groups of children to the museum. The workshop and tour program is the perfect experience for new comers to the museum as well seasoned museum goers. Your education program is really the model which all others should be based on or strive for. Keep up the amazing work you do inspiring children as well as adults to the world of art at the Guggenheim.
I am looking forward to bringing my classes again this upcoming school year. A++++”
~ Art Teacher, Shaw Avenue School, Valley Stream, NY
“My colleagues and I at the NYC EAP greatly appreciate the grief workshops that you coordinate…the art therapy for grief was well received.”
~ Katie, LMHC, Employee Assistance Program, NYC via COPE Foundation
“Thank you so much for your presentation to our group. It was truly a fantastic overview of what can be incorporated into museum programs and our attendees seemed to really take a lot away from the hand-on art-making experience…It was a true pleasure working with you and I hope our paths will cross again!”
~ Lisa, Long Island Museum Association (LIMA), NY
“I appreciated the thought Joanna put into planning a comprehensive workshop with didactic elements, sharing of her own personal work, art-making time for the participants, and an opportunity to share their experience. It was very special and instructive that she used a separate camera so we could watch her art process in real time as the participants were making art. I also loved the theme she tailored to our workshop’s purpose and how she wove it throughout.”
~ Claire, COPE Foundation