Joannie DeBrito, Ph.D.

Dr. Joannie DeBrito is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed marriage and family therapist who is now working on the counseling team as a Hope Restored Aftercare Coach. This role allows her to focus on helping couples have more meaningful relationships. As the former Director of Parenting and Youth at Focus and co-creator of its suicide prevention program, Alive to Thrive, Joannie continues to speak about suicide and other issues related to youth and young adult mental health. She is also available to talk about intentional Christian grandparenting. Joannie is a mother of two and grandmother of two and currently lives in Colorado Springs with her husband of nearly 45 years.