Dr. Joan Calandra specializes in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on helping the client become consciously aware of what unconsciously influences behaviors, leading to symptoms such as depression and anxiety. During regular meetings clients are encouraged to speak freely in order to access thoughts, feelings and memories. The process involves exploring past experiences and relationships in order to understand their influence on present life. The connection between therapist and client is critical in the promotion of growth and healing. Relief occurs through the recognition and bearing of painful emotions, and development of self awareness and self acceptance. In addition to symptom relief, this type of treatment can lead to deeper relationships and a sense of meaning and direction in life.

Conditions Dr. Calandra treats:

• Anxiety /Stress/Panic Attacks
  
• Depression/Loss/Bereavement
  
• Trauma (Posttraumatic Stress/ Acute Stress)
  
• Body Image Issues
  
• Eating Disorders
  
• Low Self Esteem
  
• Relationship Difficulties/Marital problems
  
• Self-Improvement/Personal Growth

Dr. Calandra offers:

• Individual Psychotherapy  with Children and Adults
• Couples or Marital Psychotherapy
  
• Family Therapy

• National Register Health Service Provider in Psychology

• Licensed clinical psychologist
  

• Registered Nurse/ Certified Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Therapy is strictly confidential and private.
  

• Appointment times are mutually agreed upon by client and therapist.
  

• Therapy sessions last 50 minutes.
  

• A reduction in the standard fee is provided in certain instances.
  

• Call Dr. Calandra for more information and to discuss how psychotherapy might help you.

• Office Hours: Weekday and evening appointments available

Dr. Calandra is a contracted provider to several health insurance companies.