Licensed to practice in 4 states and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression and 10 more.
Joy Watkins
Healing and restoring individuals and couples as a Therapist and Consultant specializing in Mental Health , conflict resolution and Substance Abuse for 20+ years. I have worked with Adults, Adolescents, Teens and Young Adults extensively. I specialize in CBT Therapy, CBT Trauma Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Domestic Violence and Strengths Based Therapy. For individuals or couple experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, fears or any other Mental Health issues I can assist you with combating these issues that are affecting your daily life using a strengths base approach.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths as a provider is developing a great working relationship with my clients so they can become comfortable enough to confide in me and seek my guidance as needed to accomplish their goals to manage stress, depression, anger, anxiety, relationship problems and issues at work.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with individuals and couples of all ages including adults, young adults, and teenagers. My clients are generally looking to improve their lives and regulate their emotions daily. They work with me for problem solving, active listening, empathy and goal setting. LGBTQ+ Friendly.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Other specialties
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Domestic Violence
Grief
LGBTQ
Mood Disorders
Perinatal Mental Health
Racism
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Arizona
Florida
Illinois
Minnesota
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $180 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
HealthPartners
HealthPartners - Medicaid
HealthPartners - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Medica
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UCare - Medicaid
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
18 ratings with written reviews
May 21, 2026
She listens and really hears you. No other way to explain it.
Verified client, age 35-44
February 24, 2026
I just want to gain understanding about my life and figure out how to help my ptsd , depression and anxiety in positive ways . I feel like she is going to keep me honest and also make me feel like I am in a safe space to share all of the big feelings that sometimes come my way . She’s sweet and kind and I think this will be a good fit !
Verified client, age 25-34
February 21, 2026
Joy is amazing