Embark on the journey of transformation! With mindful counseling, interactive workshops, holistic healing, and more positive changes, you can become a better version of yourself.
Joanna Gates is an esteemed educator, mentor, and professional certified life and therapeutic art coach, bringing over 30 years of experience in education and behavioral therapy to her practice. Holding an MA in Clinical Depth Psychology and a BA in Mental Health and Human Services, Joanna’s journey as a former MFT and behavioral therapist has deeply informed her current focus on experiential process work and expressive arts. Specializing in human development and personal growth, she utilizes creative methods to empower individuals toward self-help and positive life changes.
Joanna’s passion for expressive healing arts is rooted in her personal journey as a childhood cancer survivor, which profoundly influenced her career path. Her own transformative experience with art therapy inspired her to integrate expressive arts into her therapeutic approach, facilitating healing and recovery. Drawn to the resilience of figures like Anne Frank and Frida Kahlo, Joanna’s professional motivations were further shaped by her exploration of their lives. This exploration expanded into a deep study of Carl Jung and Marion Woodman, whose use of expressive arts for personal healing resonated deeply with her.
Joanna Gates is dedicated to her mission of using “education through the power of experience” to help others navigate their own paths of healing and growth. Her holistic approach, grounded in her diverse background and personal experiences, ensures compassionate and effective support for individuals seeking positive change in their lives.
I am a survivor, yet we all are, every day, in all we do – either consciously or unconsciously. We are Surviving. Perceivably my Life Experience; whether Science, Miracle, or Magic, it may be considered as a true gift of Insight, or a state of Conscious Awareness? It could be considered a lot of things, and indeed it should be considered at that. Yet, consider this; what began as a child’s dream to save the world, truly became a Life-Changing Experience for me. Proving in itself that.
We want individuals to become a better version of themselves and lead more positive and fulfilling lives. At The Mindful Mind, we are available to help you take your first steps in the right direction. For more details, do not hesitate to reach out to us.
