Joy Close

(she/her)

LCSW, 30 years of experience
Warm
Empowering
Authentic

Hello there, my name is Joy. I think it is wonderful that you have decided to try therapy. Deciding to come to therapy is a big decision and takes courage. My passion is for individual psychotherapy. People come to work with me on issues such as depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions and relationship concerns. I have expertise in each of these problems and feel that it is an honor to be invited to accompany my patients on this part of their journey. I am passionate about social justice, my work and making the world a better place. I am an anti-racist, anti-sexist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During our first session we will see if it is a good fit. You should feel safe and able to speak your mind and ask any questions about me and the process. This is our time to get to know it other and gauge whether treatment with me might be helpful to you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have expertise in grief, loss, transitions and adjustment to medical conditions.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I consider you an expert on your life and therapy is meant to enhance and help through lifes changes. My job is to help navigate and support you through this journey.

Specialties

Top specialties

Grief

Other specialties

Anxiety

Depression

I identify as

Serves ages

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Supportive

I use supportive therapy as well as mindfulness, grief and psychodynamic treatment to meet you where you are and to problem solve and tailor a treatment that is helpful for you and your coping and healing.

, 156 ratings

16 ratings with written reviews

May 13, 2026

i was attracted to Joy after reading her bio and seeing her emphasis on integrating a psychiatric approach to care, feeling that this was something i had been missing from other therapists (it is possible that could be due more to my approach and nothing to do with them), but with that aside, i am finding my sessions with her to be very helpful and encouraging. I feel very fortunate to have connected with Joy, and am looking forward to working with her on my journey.

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 2 with Joy

October 6, 2025

Joy is amazing. She is so kind and provides great insight into situations.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 6 with Joy

September 23, 2025

Today, Joy helped me take a breath! I always feel better after seeing her. I appreciate her making me feel seen. She's a key part of my caring for myself

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