Jo-Ann Petrucci Andrews, CMHIMP, Ed.D, LMHC, Marriage and Family Therapist in Private Practice
Get to know marriage and family therapist Dr. Jo-Ann Petrucci Andrews, who serves patients throughout the states of Rhode Island and Maine.
Dr. Andrews is a Certified Integrated Medicine Provider, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and a Marriage and Family Counselor. She currently serves patients in private practice, with offices in Woonsocket and Warwick, Rhode Island and Embden, Maine. She specializes in trauma-focused treatment and a wide range of behavior health issues.
Dr Andrews treats a broad variety of behavior health concerns; some of the areas of treatment include : Adoption, autism spectrum disorders, addictions, bereavement, bi-polar, Co-parenting, divorce, domestic violence, developmental disabilities, eating disorders, foster care, family issues, parenting, and marital problems, mood disorders, stress management, self-esteem, change of life issues, associated with job loss, aging, and bereavement.
As an integrated medicine provider, she provides a holistic approach to treatment, by utilizing the food mood connection. She educates clients to achieve their highest potential by promoting social, emotional, and cognitive wellness. With a background in Pastoral Counseling, Dr. Andrews utilizes spirituality, and(or) a Christian based approach, if clients seek Christian values in their treatment.
While providing treatment for families during her time working for a variety of non-profit community-based programs, she became committed to family, school, and community engagement. Among her many therapeutic modalities, she utilizes meditation and positive psychology to encourage wellness practices based on creating balance and limiting stress. She also facilitates the development of positive mental health and well-being to assist clients in recognizing their full potential for change and growth.
Dr. Andrews educational background includes a Doctor of Education degree from Johnson and Wales University; an EBD in the PhD clinical counseling program from Capella University. She is a graduate of Providence College, where she earned her Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Counseling and Guidance Counseling. She completed her undergraduate studies at Rhode Island College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; she attended The University of Steubenville, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology.
She is an active member of the Association of Rhode Island Authors, and the National Book Association + National Authors Association.
Among her philanthropic initiatives, Dr. Andrews is the president of the non profit organization, Jennie’s Legacy of Love, which she created along with her siblings. She is also the founder of the nonprofit Miracle Books, Inc.
She is the author of several children and self-help books:
Ryan’s New Beginnings
Ryan’s Extraordinary Day
The Mindfulness of Nature
The Mindfulness of Italy
Dr. Andrew’s latest book is Ryan’s New World, and is about life in the pandemic.
On a more personal note, Dr. Andrews lives in New England with her husband. She has two grown children and three grandchildren. She attributes her interest in working with families to witnessing dysfunctional relationships in her professional work and a resulting desire to change generational violence and bad patterns of behavior.
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Learn More about Dr. Jo-Ann Andrews:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/82028804?zipcode=02825
About FindaTopDoc.com
FindaTopDoc is a digital health information company that helps connect patients with local physicians and specialists who accept your insurance. Our goal is to help guide you on your journey towards optimal health by providing you with the know-how to make informed decisions for you and your family.
