Joycelyn Smith
Hi! I am Joycelyn Smith, LPC, CPCS. I am a graduate of Georgia State University where I received my Master's degree in Professional counseling. I have been counseling and apart of the mental/behavioral health field for over 10 years.
Secondly, my experience with providing counseling with people from all different walks of life, have allowed me to tap into identifying needs and evidence based interventions that are effective.
I support young to middle age adults with managing some of life's most distressing moments that include but not limited to: adjusting to life's changes, anxiety, stress management. I love family, music, Thai food and brunches.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, what to expect from the counseling experience, then dive into the specific challenges you're experiencing for me to gather information that will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. *FMLA / Disability Paperwork Policy Please note that this practice does not complete FMLA, disability, or leave-of-absence paperwork. If you are seeking documentation specifically for employment leave or disability determinations, you will need to consult with a medical provider (e.g., primary care physician or psychiatrist) who can assess and complete those forms.
Strengths
My greatest strengths as a provider is my ability to establish a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. This is most important because the therapeutic process requires vulnerability and honesty that, if there is no comfort and trust established, the effectiveness can be non-existent. Clients have often shared they have felt validated, understood, yet challenged to grow /heal with helpful strategies shared or through revelations ('ah ha') moments from talk therapy. Secondly, my experience with providing counseling with people from all different walks of life, have allowed me to tap into identifying needs and evidence based interventions that are effective.
Ideal clients
It's a joy working with individuals who take the initiative to seek therapy with a goal in mind to grow and live the lives they've envisioned for themselves. My clients are eager to evolve and grow but haven't tapped into the tools needed to make this goal a reality; due to life's challenges or feeling mentally and/or emotionally stifled.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Because CBT focuses on how thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes affect your feelings and actions, I use this treatment method to address common mood issues (i.e. anxiety, stress management, anger management, A.D.H.D). Implementation of this treatment method includes exercises(i.e journal entries, worksheets) that provide coping techniques and strategies to learn to apply to thought processes.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution Focused treatment is an approach that as the name suggests focuses on solutions rather than the problem that may have brought one to therapy. This is helpful for those who are more solution oriented and want to address minor issues that are impacting them day to day and want to participate in counseling short-term.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions1755 N Brown Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, Suite 200