JOANNA QUANBECK, Ph.D., LP

STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST

As a Staff Psychologist at LeaderWise, Dr. Joanna Quanbeck works primarily in the realm of vocational assessment, meeting with individuals about their strengths, areas for continued growth, and vocational identity at various stages in their professional life. In the assessment process, she integrates the psychological inventory data with exploration of how one's lived experiences, relationships, and cultural communities influence one's vocational well-being. She brings a strengths-based and collaborative approach to her work, building on the wisdom and resources one has already cultivated, and exploring the places and patterns for which one seeks change and growth.

Joanna earned her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, and has worked in university counseling centers, community and career counseling settings, and private practice. In addition to her training as a psychologist, Joanna brings an interdisciplinary educational background in literature, theology, and international studies. Early vocational experiences assisting with refugee resettlement and providing emotional-spiritual support in a hospital setting deepened her appreciation of the complexity of life and the power of resilience. While she has deep roots in the Twin Cities, Joanna values formative experiences living and studying overseas and on both coasts of the U.S. Having lived in various contexts, she respects the array of cultural experiences and communities that shape us.