Joanne Luquette
LCMHC, MLADC
(She/Her)

My name is Joanne Luquette, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Master Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am a firm believer in meeting someone where they are at and not forcing a stage of change. I feel strongly that change does come from within ourselves and sometimes we need someone to guide us to that change. Therapy can be awkward and uncomfortable as we learn about ourselves, but no growth comes from comfortability.

Substance Use Disorder Specialist:

My Master’s specialized in Community Mental Health and Substance Misuse. I have made it my passion to be able to help and serve those who are ready to navigate sober living. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders have been so closely linked; at times, it is hard to determine what a person can experience first. Recovery is a life-long process that needs to be maintained, as we would keep up any other part of our lives. Many people find recovery in their own form, whether that is individual therapy, group therapy, or a harm reduction model. Finding your way through recovery can be scary, but it does not have to be done alone.

Supporting All Mothers:

Mothers have been referred to as the backbone of the family. This can result in the mother being the primary parent for children or overall caretakers. When work outside the home is involved, mothers can be expected to work as if you don’t have children and raise children as if you don’t work. I use a whole person CBT approach when working with mothers and helping them find themselves again, as well as balancing life to help prevent burnout. Having one sympathetic ear who knows what it is like to be in this position, it can help normalize the feelings related to motherhood. There is no rule book on how to raise our children, and I feel strongly that this needs to be normalized in society.

Special Interests:

Since starting with Women’s Counseling of Nashua in 2021, I have developed and grown in my special interests as a clinical provider. Outside of treating substance use, I have found a love for working with parents of neurodivergent children or clients who have been diagnosed with ADHD themselves. Advocating for your child in a school environment or yourself in your daily life can be hard, and it shouldn’t be impossible.

I have also learned that working with those in the mental health or physical health fields has been something I thoroughly enjoy. I have been able to work in a wide capacity of roles during my career, which I feel helps me to be able to relate and understand people in these lines of work. Both roles can be emotionally impactful and having a place to process is a key to preventing burnout.

About Me:

I graduated with my Master’s in Community Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder from Southern New Hampshire University. I have a unique background in employment that spans from inpatient units, hospitals, community mental health, as well as transitional living. My direct and compassionate style has helped my clients feel both comfortable and challenged during session. Interactive feedback and supportive reflection are two of my most used modalities.

When I’m not working, I’m spending time with my husband and two children. During the fall and spring, you can find me coaching on a soccer field or cheering for the New England Revolution. My life-long passion for soccer and years of playing allow me to give back to my community by helping to shape the next generation of players.