Joby Mahto (she/her)

My Background and Approach

I specialize in working from a relational foundation informed by attachment theory while incorporating elements of Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Interpersonal Neurobiology. I believe my clients would describe me as animated, engaged, direct, curious, humorous, and down-to-earth in session. I value collaboration and anti-oppressive practices in my approach to therapy. I am passionate about working with adolescents, adults, and parents wanting to support their children more effectively.

My Values as a Therapist

Prior to getting my graduate degree in Social Work, I worked in a variety of social service settings including Juvenile Justice, a Women’s Shelter, and an Arts focused nonprofit working with youth in foster care and those experiencing houselessness. I completed my MSW degree at PSU in 2013 and since then have worked in many different levels of care- from inpatient hospitalization, day treatment, crisis intervention to finally, outpatient care.