Hello, my name is Joy. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience. My life experiences include being a mother (human and fur baby), Soldier, Army Wife, suicide loss survivor, and widow. I am my happiest self when I am able to spend time in nature and when I'm traveling. As a clinician I am most passionate about assisting people as they navigate through grief. Grief includes but is absolutely not limited to the death of a loved one (human or pet), loss or a change to any type of relationship and life transitions. I enjoy using a Person Centered and Solution Focused therapy approach while providing support. I look forward to serving as your guide as you go through your journey and can’t wait to meet you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life Purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Postpartum Depression, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
KY LCSW 253816
