Hi, My name is Joy! I am a licensed professional in Illinois with 14 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I specialize in helping clients manage stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and career difficulties. I also have extensive experience in guiding people through significant life changes.
I believe that you are the expert of your own story and that you already possess many inner strengths that can help you navigate obstacles and create meaningful change. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Pregnancy and childbirth, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149027365