I am licensed in Illinois with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
IL LCPC 180017115
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Great therapist
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Joy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,
Very attentive listener and very courteous. Will always help me out of a tough situation to decide on
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Joy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s an amazing person very educated and talented in what she does as she’s been very helpful and I’m very appreciative of her
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Joy for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
She was amazing, I've only had her for a short time and she helped me understand lot ❤️
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Joy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety