About Jo
Jo Laboff is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career pressures, and life changes. She also supports those facing aging concerns, caregiver stress, impulsivity, and mood disorders.
Her counseling style is relaxed and supportive. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building practical skills. Jo aims to make therapy feel approachable and nonjudgmental.
How Jo works
She believes people can change and grow when given clear tools and steady encouragement. Jo uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, mindfulness techniques, and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Those methods translate into concrete steps people can try between sessions.
Conversations tend to be grounded and goal-oriented rather than abstract. She brings 18 years of experience as a psychotherapist, counselor, and geriatric care manager. That background informs how she addresses life transitions and caregiver stress.
Clients can expect straightforward guidance shaped by clinical social work and psychology training. Jo listens for practical patterns in thoughts, moods, and behavior. From there she helps people test new ways of coping and reacting.
The aim is clearer choices, fewer distressing moments, and more satisfying everyday life.
Jo lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Jo works with
The areas below are the ones Jo selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Washington |
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Online support options
How Jo’s Approaches Work Online
Jo uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and then practice small changes that reduce distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high. These methods are practical and focus on skills people can use between sessions to handle stress and mood problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She will check in and adjust the plan as needed so sessions remain useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video helps keep visual connection for deeper conversation. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins, shorter updates, or when someone prefers written communication. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.
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