The best way out

is always through

Robert Frost

It’s never
too late
to have a
happy childhood
Tom Robbins
Everything
that’s beautiful
has been
cracked,
that’s how

the light gets in

Leonard Cohen

Our wounds
are often
the opening into
the best and most beautiful
part of us
Tom Robbins

Not until we are lost

do we begin to understand ourselves

Henry David Thoreau





about me


Joan Krimston is a warm-hearted licensed psychotherapist who practices in sunny Los Angeles.  Her intention is to help make the world a better place one relationship at a time by guiding people to create honest, loving and meaningful connections.

And yes, she believes it is totally possible.  The journey never stops.

Joan’s specialty in entertainment industry issues as they relate to distant location situations and their effect on family relationships gives her a distinct perspective.

Additionally, she has advanced training as a grief therapist.

Joan received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California.

She has been licensed by the State of California since 1993.