Joanna Barrett

Licensed mental health therapist, yoga teacher, and wellness educator. Founder of Joanna Barrett Therapy & Wellness LLC and Joanna Barrett Yoga & Wellness LLC.

Supporting emotional healing through therapy, yoga, and mindfulness practices. Joanna Barrett, LMHC, LPC, NCC, E-RYT is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Emotional Wellness Yoga Teacher who integrates psychotherapy and yoga-based practices to support mind-body healing and emotional well-being. www.joannabarrett.com
www.joannabarrettyoga.com

06/12/2026

I am currently in Minneapolis for the Alpha Sigma Tau National Convention, where I am sponsoring the Wellness Lounge.

This space is designed as a place to pause in the middle of a full and high-energy experience. A place to breathe, reflect, and reconnect. Even in moments of celebration and connection, we still need space to come back to ourselves. We do not have to wait until we are overwhelmed to care for ourselves. We can build it into our day-to-day experience.

06/10/2026

New on the Blog: Mid- Year Reflections
https://joannabarrett.com/2026/06/02/mid-year-reflection-practice/

Today in honor of this mid year reflection, I am sharing some of my highlights from the first half of the year!

"Before rushing forward, there is wisdom in pausing long enough to honestly reflect on where we have been the last six months, where we are right now, and our intentions for the next six months. This time for reflection allows us to step out of autopilot and mindfully reconnect with ourselves. This sacred time invites us to slow down enough to notice our growth, the lessons learned, our resilience, our changing needs, and all of our feelings about all of that."

This blog post contains a mid-year reflection practice that I love. I hope you spend some time with the three parts and take your time exploring them slowly.

Visit www.joannabarrett.com for more information about Mental Health Counseling services, and www.joannabarrettyoga.com for more information about Emotional Wellness Yoga, Courses & Programs, and Professional Consulting.

06/09/2026

This weekend was a reminder of something simple and true: The body knows how to come back to center when we give it the space.

From supporting runners at the finish line to holding space in the Rooted and Grounded workshop, I witnessed what happens when people pause long enough to listen inward. There is a gentle shift that happens. The nervous system begins to settle. Something new has the chance to emerge. This is the work. Learning how to return home to yourself.

Visit www.joannabarrett.com for more information about Mental Health Counseling services, and www.joannabarrettyoga.com for more information about Emotional Wellness Yoga, Courses & Programs, and Professional Consulting.

06/07/2026

This Week’s "To Do" & "To Be" List

1. Breathe (in and out, in and out)
2. Meditate (sit in stillness)
3. Move (yoga, walk, dance)
4. Nourish (my body with healthy food and hydrate with water and herbal tea)
5. Rest (yoga nidra and nap)
6. Trust (my inner knowing of where I am being guided)
7. Create (writing, art, ideas)
8. Learn (something new)
9. Be kind (to myself and others)
10. Express love (for yourself, for your community, for humanity, for life)

06/05/2026

There are a few ways to work with me, depending on what you need in this season of your life.

I offer individual therapy for those who are ready to look inward, understand themselves more deeply, and move through anxiety, stress, and life transitions with support.

More info at www.JoannaBarrett.com

I also offer individual and group Emotional Wellness Yoga sessions and programs, integrating movement, mindfulness, and nervous system awareness to help you reconnect with your body and find steadiness within. You can also join me for weekly group yoga classes at Sun & Moon Yoga Studio in Fairfax, Virginia, or access my free meditations on Insight Timer for ongoing support in your daily life. I am also available for speaking engagements on mental health, stress, and wellness, as well as creating customized wellness programs for organizations.

More info at www.JoannaBarrettYoga.com

If something here resonates, I would love to support you!

06/03/2026

This weekend, I will be teaching in two spaces that reflect the heart of my work.

On Saturday, I will be at the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, offering yoga to runners as they cross the finish line at the Army Birthday 6.14K Road Race. It is a moment of transition, supporting the body as it moves from intensity into recovery.
https://armyhistory.org/calendar/army-birthday-6-14k

On Sunday, I will be teaching a workshop at Sun and Moon, “Rooted and Grounded: Yoga for Emotional Balance.” This will be a space to slow down, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect. You can join in person or virtually.
https://www.sunandmoonstudio.com/workshops-events-specials/nervous-system-yoga-regulation-joanna-barrett-june-2026-fairfax

If you are looking for a way to come back to yourself this weekend, I would love to have you there!

06/01/2026

There is a natural pause point here, when we are about halfway through the year, whether you are ready for it or not. Before you think about what needs to change, take a moment to notice where you are.

Right here and right now:
– How are you feeling in your body these days?
– What has been easy and what has felt hard?
– What have you been carrying that no one else can see?

You do not need to rush into anything, just feel.

05/31/2026

As May comes to a close, take a moment to reflect:

– What have I learned about my mental health this month?
– What support do I want to continue?
– What feels more clear?

Mental health is not a destination. It is an ongoing relationship with yourself.

05/29/2026

If you are looking for support, there are different ways to begin:

– individual therapy
– yoga for emotional wellness
– group support (coming soon)
– workshops and retreats

You are allowed to seek support that meets you where you are.

Therapy: www.joannabarrett.com
Yoga & Wellness: www.joannabarrettyoga.com

05/25/2026

You do not have to do everything alone. Connection is a form of support.

– Reach out.
– Share honestly.
– Let yourself be seen.

Healing does not happen in isolation. It happens in safe, supportive, connected spaces.

Find Your Tribe. Love Them Hard.

❤️ ❤️

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