I began my working career as an elementary school teacher. Together, my students and I worked on academic goals. I soon noticed that learning issues of some of my students stemmed from relationship problems at home and at school. This effected learning behaviors often producing non-compliance, anger, depression, and anxiety for these children. These behaviors, sometimes with diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health issues, were usually not being addressed clinically and were taking a toll on their academic progress.
I continued my education in counseling to better understand these learning barriers so that I could assist children and their parents. As I learned, I gained knowledge and skills to not only help children and parents, but also to help adults and families to navigate life’s problems and to attain their goals.
Goals for the counseling process are associated with maintaining healthy relationships as well as adapting various changes that can produce a positive impact upon our lives. During therapy, my clients are made aware of the power they possess, how to dodge problems, how to accomplish goals, and how to perceive life in a positive manner.
I now realize that I cared for my students more than for their academic progress. I cared about their personal well-being. I wanted them to feel productive and capable. I wanted them unencumbered by life’s problems but to have the resilience to overcome their deep seeded issues that affected their lives as a whole. I am interested most in sharing what I have learned to influence people reach their goals.
It would be a privilege to assist you in this work.
Professional experience
30 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma, AbuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Joyce has consistently been a source of light during some really dark times. I have learned so much about myself thanks to her unwavering guidance. I would not be the person I am today without Joyce's consistent support. I am so very fortunate to know Joyce.
Written on Nov 21, 2025 after therapy with Joyce for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Joyce has been very helpful so far and respectful of my boundaries as I get used to therapy. I appreciate that more than she will ever know.
Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Joyce is awesome!!!!
Written on Sep 10, 2025 after therapy with Joyce for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is the best
Written on Sep 06, 2025 after therapy with Joyce for 3 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Professional and appropriate. She is very patient and listened. I am very glad I found Better Help and connected with Dr Joyce Clark-Reid.
Written on May 09, 2025 after therapy with Joyce for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
Joyce has been great for me. She gave good advice for me to follow and it has been helping me out. I would definitely recommend her if you need someone to talk with.
Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Great listener
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Joyce for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Joyce has helped me so much over the past few weeks, I look forward to continuing our sessions. She is helpful, kind, encouraging, and upfront. She came into my life during my horrible breakup and made the moving on process so much easier. One of my favorite therapist I’ve ever had.
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s wonderful, very supportive and receptive. She does a good job of listening and understanding your situation, habits, needs, and things to address. Very sweet and professional, easy to talk to. I’m usually very scared to talk to new people, and have a specific fear of therapy but she really made it easy to open up and express myself. Couldn’t recommend Joyce enough.
Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
I have met with Joyce only once so far but during our first session I felt heard and respected. I felt confident that she understood my needs and I will continue to work with her.
Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Joyce is excellent, listens very well and offers outstanding advice.
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Great therapist with thoughtful insights and tools.
Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Mrs. Reid understands that I want to talk about my issues but have a hard time focusing on what could be the cause of them. My ADHD makes it hard to pinpoint exact moments and she has a great way of helping single out circumstances that may be root problems to the issues and it helps me understand why I respond to certain situations the way I do. She also is great at expressing her care while also looking at things through your perspective so you don't feel isolated or talked down to while giving advice on how to better your self and said situations. A wonderful therapist and a wonderful human I'm general :)
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Joyce listens and responds with care and active, practical advice.
Written on Aug 06, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Amazing! I’ve only had one session so far but we connected immediately. She offered helpful advice, listened thoroughly to my needs, and even sent me articles to follow up on our conversation. HIGHLY recommend!
Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
A kindhearted therapist that can still push through and remind you of what can be done. You feel good about the steps ahead and how far you've come. Very good at nurturing good affirmation without feeling patronizing.
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Joyce is a true gift. She is incredibly supportive and deeply intuitive. She offers responses that provoke further thought and self exploration. Joyce truly listens to not only what is being said, but what is being communicated in the micro- the choice of words, the tone of voice, the facial expressions- and uses her knowledge and observations to press me to deeper self assessment and self development.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Joyce for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Joyce is great. She was the first to answer my cries for help and she really tried to help me turn the tears into smiles
Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with Joyce for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’ve only been working with her for a couple weeks but so far it’s been so helpful and just what I need!! She is very understanding and encouraging, and I’m looking forward to working with her more and making progress!
Written on Apr 03, 2021 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
She’s been very helpful and acknowledged all my concerns. Gave great ideas.
Written on Feb 18, 2021 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and adhd
Joyce has been a fantastic help for my Bipolar 1, so much so, that talking to her brought me out of a 3 month long depression. I feel empowered.
Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I was very apprehensive about starting counseling and Joyce has been a huge calming factor in starting my journey towards mental health.
Written on Dec 28, 2020 after therapy with Joyce for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Joyce is receptive, gentle and a great listener. I highly recommend her as a counselor. She response quickly and is deeply empathetic. Thank you Joyce!
Written on Dec 13, 2020 after therapy with Joyce for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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