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Joy Watkins

LCSW, 22 years of experience
Rated 4.9 stars out of 5102 ratings
Warm
Empowering
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

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.

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Other specialties
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Domestic Violence
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Arizona
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 102 ratings

10 ratings with written reviews

December 6, 2025

Joy is wonderful and would like to meet with her all the time.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Joy

December 5, 2025

I appreciate everything she had said she helped at most points to continue on

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Joy

November 21, 2025

Joy is amazing and is able to remain neutral which is what me and my partner need.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 5 with Joy