Joy has her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Her undergraduate degree was a BA in Psychology. She sees individuals aged 18 and up. Her speciality areas are: self-esteem and body image issues, anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. 

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Joy understands that each client is unique and has their own strengths. She uses her own uniqueness and strengths to help clients feel comfortable and have a safe space to be themselves, however that might look. She also works with clients with spiritual issues.

 

She has an eclectic style using evidence-based models including cognitive behavioral  therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), motivational interviewing (MI), and aspects of expressive art therapy and narrative therapy. She integrates faith-based counseling upon request.

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Joy enjoys watching Superhero and Disney movies, doing arts and crafts, and loving on animals, especially cats.

 

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