LCSW, 30 years of experience
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.
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.
I have expertise in grief, loss, transitions and adjustment to medical conditions.
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.
12 ratings with written reviews
June 5, 2025
Joy's empathy is palpable and fills my whole heart and mind during our sessions and after. I am grateful for her personal, intellectual, and emotional guidance.
May 30, 2025
Joy is wonderful and always helps me sort through my mental pile of dirty laundry. Kind, helpful, and willing to lay it out for you when you need it.
May 8, 2025
Joy provides great insight into situations and feelings I am struggling to untangle. I never feel judged, but instead feel understood and encouraged. Her work is incredibly valuable to me.
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.