Joe Kovacevich is a licensed psychotherapist practicing psychoanalytic psychotherapy in San Luis Obispo. Prior to receiving his Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Joe graduated with his B.A. in Philosophy from UCLA.

Joe received clinical training at a leading community mental health clinic in Los Angeles where he treated a diverse population of individuals, couples, and families. He also worked at a well respected treatment center for teens and young adults where he worked extensively with mood disorders, eating disorders, anxiety and OCD.

Now, in addition to his private practice where he treats individuals and couples, Joe works at a SLO based treatment center.

Throughout his career, Joe has received considerable psychodynamic supervision because he believes that meaningful support creates meaningful change. He is passionate about understanding the human psyche through a relational lens and brings evidence-based knowledge into his role supporting people while they cultivate insight and awareness.

Known to be thoughtful and curious, Joe brings a deeply empathic quality to his work, creating a strong container for all of life’s complexities to have space for exploration and meaning making.