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Meet Joanna Bienko-Czerniski, MSW, LCSW
Psychotherapist | Founder of Reno Psychotherapy
I’m Joanna, a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping adolescents and adults heal from emotional wounds, navigate life transitions, and build more authentic, fulfilling lives. At Reno Psychotherapy, I offer individual therapy rooted in compassion, deep listening, and evidence-based care.
My therapeutic style is integrative and relational. I blend mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and somatic psychotherapy with a strong foundation in psychodynamic psychotherapy and Object Relations theory. I spent over 10 years in intensive post-graduate study of these depth-oriented approaches, which taught me how to understand people at a deep emotional level and connect with clients in ways that foster insight, safety, and transformation.
Whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or the lasting effects of trauma, I bring both skill and heart to the therapy room. I aim to help you not just cope, but truly heal and grow.
Over the years, I’ve worked in diverse settings—from private practice to hospitals to correctional facilities—which has taught me to meet each person with openness, respect, and a belief in their innate resilience. Therapy with me often includes warm, thoughtful conversation, body-based tools to support your nervous system, practical strategies for daily life, and a safe space to rediscover your inner voice.
I’m fluent in Polish and attentive to the cultural and familial contexts that shape who we are. I incorporate creative tools like song lyrics, literature, movies, and metaphors to help clients reconnect with forgotten or neglected parts of themselves and find new meaning in their healing journey.
If you’re ready to reconnect with your strength, loosen the grip of past pain, and move toward a life that feels more like your own, I’d be honored to walk with you.
Healing journey doesn't have to wait.
Ready to put yourself first and start healing?
Take the first step toward the care and support you deserve.
Schedule a free consultation with Joanna today — your journey to balance and well-being begins here.
"I used to think therapy was only for people who were falling apart—but the truth is, I was quietly drowning in anxiety, overthinking everything, and feeling stuck in a life that didn’t feel like mine. I was exhausted from trying to keep it all together, especially in my career and relationships. One day, I searched for a therapist in Reno who could help adults like me with burnout and emotional overwhelm. That’s when I found Joanna. I didn’t know how much I needed someone who could really see me.
I didn’t know life could feel this different—calmer, clearer, and more connected."
"But what if I told you that now for the first time in years, I feel like I’m actually living—not just surviving".
Women who mother
Today I realized how much I’ve given—my time, my energy, my heart—to everyone else. My kids, my partner, my work… But when do I get to be taken care of? I’m so tired of always being the strong one, the fixer, the one who puts everyone else first. Maybe it’s okay to ask for help. Maybe I deserve to be nurtured, too. I want to feel seen and supported, not just as a mom, but as me. It’s time to start putting myself on that list.
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A tired but hopeful mama
Burn out Prevention
I’ve been running on empty for so long—feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, like I’m barely holding it together. Today, I finally took a step I’ve been scared to take: I reached out for help. It feels like a tiny spark in all this darkness. For the first time in months, I can imagine a life that isn’t just surviving, but actually feeling lighter, clearer, and more like me. Maybe this is the beginning of something different—something better
— Ready for change
Reclaim Your Authentic Self and Build Meaningful Relationships
I’ve always been good at fixing bugs and writing code, but I never realized how much I was avoiding my own feelings. Coming to therapy, I learned I’m an adult child of emotional neglect. It hit me hard—I’ve been abandoning myself for years. Instead of asking for support or sharing what I’m really feeling, I just shut down and hid behind my work.
Therapy is showing me how to reconnect with those forgotten parts of myself—and maybe, finally, build the real relationships I’ve been craving.
— A coder finding his way
I use CBT, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness rooted in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Object Relations.
Individualized, Dynamic and Life Changing Approach
“As a software engineer, I’m used to solving problems logically, but when it came to my own emotions and relationships, I felt lost. Joanna gave me the tools to reconnect with myself on a deeper level, helping me understand my patterns and heal old wounds. Thanks to her support, I was able to build a healthy, fulfilling relationship—and now, I’m happily married. I’m truly grateful for the guidance and insight she provided.”
Mike F.
“Joanna helped me find calm amid the chaos and believe in myself again. With her guidance, I gained the confidence to take bold steps toward the career I’ve always wanted.”
Lisa D.
“Working with Joanna helped us rebuild trust and truly understand each other again. Her compassion and insight made all the difference in saving our relationship.”
Adam & Jasmine
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