We all find ourselves stuck at some point in our lives and it takes courage to ask for help moving forward. If this is where you find yourself, let's walk through this journey together. I enjoy the process of working with those who seek change in behaviors, relationships, and management of challenging life circumstances.
Throughout therapy I will encourage the use of your strengths and your own expertise to reach the goals that you have established. We will work toward developing specific skills to utilize in order to manage unhelpful thoughts, emotions and behaviors in efforts toward improving long term emotional, physical, and spiritual health.
I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Maryland with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have worked as a therapist for 8 years in hospitals, schools, and outpatient private practice settings. I have specialized training in addictions and extensive experience facilitating outpatient programs for adults struggling with mood disorders and substance abuse issues. My inpatient and outpatient employment has allowed me to work with families and individuals dealing with a wide array of issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, spiritual issues, grief and loss, self harm behaviors and family dynamics.
I hope to work with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
MD LCSW-C 25668
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Joy Rumsey. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Joy is a compassionate, thoughtful, wise therapist. I've been working with Joy for the last 10 months because of persistent depression/dark thoughts precipitated by a crisis of faith.
I felt comfortable with her almost immediately and our weekly conversations have helped me process what was going on in my heart and mind. The topics varied from week to week; sometimes top of mind, recent events with work and family; sometimes deeper, long-standing struggles I've been facing with the evolution of my relationships and my faith in God.
Unlike some clients, I didn't have very clear goals/outcomes for therapy and even those I eventually came to articulate were big and not immediately solvable. I just needed someone like her to process stuff with. I appreciate that Joy hasn't tried to force me into a specific goal or treatment modality but let our work together develop organically. She asks thought-provoking questions that make me pause and think. These questions have often helped me to see myself and the world around me in a different light. Because of her ability to listen, her sensitivity and empathy, I can answer honestly, from the heart -- more than I would naturally be able to do with others.
While I don't feel "fixed" or that I've resolved my struggles, I feel better, more whole, more mature, and less alone than I did when I started with Joy.
If you're reading this, I hope you'll be fortunate enough to get the chance to work with her.
Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Joy for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I really appreciate Joy’s style. She’s very personable and it’s easy to open up, which is important in therapy. I’ve seen a lot of progress in how I unpack and approach situations. Highly recommend her.
Written on May 14, 2021 after therapy with Joy for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Joy was my therapist in 2019 when I lived in MD for a few months, and now I am back with her again in 2021! She is absolutely amazing!
Written on Feb 18, 2021 after therapy with Joy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Joy is an absolute joy to work with. When you talk with her, she’s genuine in all her responses and is really calmly and lovingly helpful when things appear hopeless to you. Every session we have is more like I’m talking to a kind and wise friend who always knows what to say rather than someone just listening to “fix” my problems. And (when I DO put the things she says into practice) I notice a difference in my mood and overall outlook on life. Over the course of our sessions, I can honestly say I’ve noticed a remarkable improvement and so have my friends and family members. :)
Written on Jan 14, 2021 after therapy with Joy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Joy is an exceptional counselor. Her wisdom always speaks volumes into my situation. She is a highly empathic person and makes everyone feel welcome in her presence.
Written on Dec 19, 2020 after therapy with Joy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Joy is amazing gift. She is kind, reassuring, relatable and attentive.
Joy is detail oriented and organized always keeping sessions focused. She keeps your goals on track and in sight. She helped me to process through some difficult times. I feel more capable, mindful and equipped to face the hurdles of life ahead. I appreciate her allowing me to feel free to share anything and her thoughtful questions lead me to hear my own voice. I really appreciate all that she has done. She was truly called to be a therapist. I highly recommend her and will likely request her if I ever need someone again.
Written on Dec 13, 2020 after therapy with Joy for 10 months