About Your Therapist
I'm a therapist based in Roanoke, Virginia, and I work with adults navigating the lasting effects of relationship trauma, PTSD, and anxious or avoidant attachment. My practice serves clients in-person in Roanoke and virtually throughout Virginia, so no matter where you are, support is within reach. I became a therapist because I believe people aren't broken or stuck—they're often waiting for enough safety to become curious about their story, understand the patterns that once protected them, and discover they no longer have to let those patterns define their future.
I specialize in helping adults who have experienced relationship trauma, chronic relationship patterns, and attachment wounds that keep surfacing in their closest connections. My approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental — you set the pace, and we move at the depth that feels right for you. At the core of my clinical work is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and release distressing memories so they no longer define how you feel, relate, or move through the world.
I am a licensed therapist in Virginia, offering in-person sessions at 4419 Pheasant Ridge Rd., Suite 305, Roanoke, VA 24014, and virtual therapy for clients anywhere in the state of Virginia.
A Therapy Approach Built Around You
Every session is grounded in an understanding of how trauma lives in the brain and body — not just in conscious memory. A trauma-informed lens means the pace, depth, and direction of therapy are always shaped by what feels safe and manageable for you. You will never be pushed further than you are ready to go.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is the evidence-based cornerstone of my clinical work. It is a structured method that helps your brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their emotional charge — allowing you to recall difficult experiences without the same intensity of pain or reactivity. Importantly, EMDR does not require you to retell your story in detail or relive painful events. The process is designed to be both effective and tolerable.
Attachment-based work helps you understand how your earliest relationships shaped your beliefs about safety, love, and trust — and how those beliefs continue to drive relationship patterns today. By working at this foundational level, we create durable change that extends far beyond symptom relief and touches the way you experience yourself and your relationships.
Therapy here is a collaborative partnership. Your goals guide the work; I bring clinical expertise, deep listening, and genuine compassion. No two treatment plans are identical because no two people's stories are identical. We build something designed specifically for you.
A Space Designed for Comfort and Healing
The Roanoke therapy office is a warm, calm, and private space — designed so you can feel at ease from the moment you arrive. Every detail is chosen to help you settle in and feel safe. Virtual sessions are also available via a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, making it possible for clients anywhere in Virginia to receive the same quality of care without the barrier of distance.
Dr. Joanna Collins
Credentials & Logistics
I am a licensed therapist in the state of Virginia, trained and credentialed to provide individual therapy for adults.
Primary Office: 4419 Pheasant Ridge Rd., Suite 305, Roanoke, VA 24014
Available session formats:
- In-Person Therapy in Roanoke
- Virtual Therapy Throughout Virginia
Virtual sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform and are available to clients anywhere in Virginia — no commute required.
Serving Roanoke · Cave Spring · Southwest Roanoke · Salem · Vinton · Botetourt County · Blacksburg · Christiansburg · and the entire state of Virginia via Telehealth.
Reach out any time to confirm availability or ask any logistical questions — I'm happy to help you figure out if this is the right fit before you book.
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone
Whether you're healing from relationship trauma, struggling with anxiety, or ready to break lifelong patterns, support is available. Together, we can help you understand your story, heal from the past, and build the life and relationships you want moving forward.