Institute for the Study of Insight-Oriented Growth, Human Transformation, and Psychotherapy

Deepening psychotherapy in Nevada — for clinicians, clients, and community.

About the Founder

Founded by Joanna Bienko-Czerniski, MSW, LCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and founder of Reno Psychotherapy, with over 15 years of experience devoted to psychodynamic psychotherapy, Object Relations theory, and depth-oriented clinical practice. My training began at Smith College School for Social Work, where I immersed myself in the study of psychodynamic theory, and continued through more than a decade of post-graduate training in insight-oriented practice.

Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a passion for helping people not only cope, but transform — to understand themselves more deeply, repair relationships, and discover the truths of the human soul. That same passion extends to my work with therapists, supervisors, and clinical interns across Nevada, where I am committed to elevating the field of psychotherapy by offering education, training, and mentorship in depth-oriented work.

The Vision of INSIGHT

The INSIGHT Institute exists to provide a space for psychotherapists to go beyond surface-level interventions and explore the complexity of the inner world. Our mission is to foster a community of clinicians dedicated to insight, authenticity, and relational depth in their practice.

At INSIGHT, we believe:

• That therapy is not only about symptom relief, but about human transformation.
• That clinicians grow best when they engage in thoughtful dialogue, reflective practice, and supervision that honors the depth of the human spirit.
• That Nevada deserves access to the same caliber of psychodynamic education and training available in larger metropolitan areas.

What We Offer

• Advanced Trainings & Seminars in psychodynamic psychotherapy, relational theory, and Object Relations.
• Clinical Supervision & Consultation for therapists and interns who want to deepen their clinical insight.
• Community Dialogues — spaces for thoughtful conversation about mental health, culture, and the evolving practice of psychotherapy in Nevada.

Why INSIGHT

The name INSIGHT reflects both our method and our mission: helping clinicians — and through them, their clients — uncover what lies beneath the surface, bringing unconscious patterns into awareness, and creating pathways for growth that last.

We are here to inspire clinicians, strengthen the field of psychotherapy, and contribute to a community in Reno and across Nevada where therapy is seen not just as treatment, but as a lifelong path toward depth, meaning, and authentic human connection.

I am currently working on a Seminar that would meet every other week on Saturdays. I Offer introductory Rate of $350 for 10 Sessions for a group of 10 students. Please register as the space is limited. Email info@renopsychotherapy.com for a curriculum and a reading list. Please contact me below with the subject line INSIGHT.