Professional Background

JoAnne is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University. She is also a Certified Pause Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator and trained in Brainspotting, with additional certifications in addiction counseling.

Before founding CDT, JoAnne worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor and Mental Health Therapist at Great Lakes Recovery Centers, served as a board member at the Women’s Center, and pioneered the role of in-school mental health therapist in Marquette Area Public Schools. These experiences, along with her role as a parent of four, shaped her vision for leading a team that provides accessible, compassionate care to the community.