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I have been providing counseling for about 25 years. I worked my first 10 years with the elderly population. For the past 15 years I have worked with all age ranges in a variety of areas. I meet my clients where they are, using Client Centered focus, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (cause & effect) of behaviors. I also use EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy) to assist with trauma. My clients are a critical part of my treatment plan development as my desire is to assist in their success - effectively working myself out of their lives. They learn the coping skills rather than dependence on a person to go from one crisis to the next.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Workplace Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Joyce McDowell. 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.
Joyce is a top of the line therapist; insightful, skilled, caring, the best. She really helps me with the most difficult of relationships. She helps me work on my goals. I highly recommend Joyce, and appreciate her service a lot.
Written on Nov 13, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and grief
Joyce is a very kind and attentive therapist. She listens, offers valuable advice and is always there when needed. I would recommend her highly to anyone who needs a skillful ear. I am extremely grateful for her.
Written on Oct 14, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I instantly felt comfortable sharing with my therapist. She made me feel very comfortable and was able to give me several thoughts to contemplate. I look forward to speaking with her again in the future.
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Great response time I feel very comfortable talking with Mrs McDowell
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Love my Joyce. She’s just the kind of therapist I needed. I like how honest she is and her emphasis on communication has helped me a lot already.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Joyce has been amazing. She is very direct and unbiased in the therapy she provides.
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd
We are very compatible, she has wisdom and faith in God I appreciate both
Written on Aug 25, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Joyce is awesome. She helps me cut through my self-doubts and doesn’t beat around the bush. She lets me run the session and offers guidance and wisdom without bias.
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 2 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Miss Joyce is fantastic! She listens. She offers help. She is super easy to talk to! I was hesitant to share things with a stranger but it’s nice having someone to talk to about everything. Whenever I need her she’s there!
Written on Apr 23, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Joyce is an awesome therapist. She was very compassionate and caring, and she helped give me tools I needed to learn to help with anxiety. I’m so grateful for the times I talked with Joyce. She listened and asked questions that helped me work through things. Thank you Joyce!
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching
She is extremely well versed in therepy technique
Written on Mar 19, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Joyce is great!
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Joyce is very good at meeting me where I'm at, hearing me out about what I may be struggling with and presenting alternative perspectives on my situation. I find her advice very helpful!
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Joyce is the best therapist I've ever had. She made me feel so at home and welcome to share who I am. She made a personal connection with me and shared her stories, giving me insight and making me feel like I wasn't alone. She gave a warm and maternal energy and had a great balance of both supporting and challenging me. She offered me guidance and worksheets if I wanted more homework, and she checked in on me throughout the week with thoughtful messages. She goes above and beyond at what she does. Thank you, Joyce!
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She's an amazing therapist
Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
My life is going so much better since working through stuff with Joyce! I have been happier and seen such great progress within myself. Everyone needs a Joyce in their life!!!
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
the best person in the world hands down. she's a person i could call my best friend, and person whom i can trust with anything and that's big for me. if i ever happen to venture into therapy again, i will definitely be searching for Joyce McDowell.
Written on Dec 25, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I will after some experience with Her. We’ve had one meeting.
Written on Nov 09, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Joyce is very supportive and insightful. She has helped me a lot to recognize the areas I do have control over and where I need to just let go.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Joyce is great always has great insight and helpful tips
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Joyce and I have met once, but she is awesome! One session helped me a ton, and look forward to a couple more!
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Joyce is a wonderful listener and she offers helpful insight and suggestions. She understands what I need and she helps me to find clarity within my mind and soul to problems that trouble me.
Written on Feb 24, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I love having Joyce McDowell as my therapist. She’s really good at putting things into the right perspective and helps me be more positive.
Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She listened to my (very complex) issues and made very helpful suggestions and comments. She was compassionate, and affirmed my reasoning, and sometimes asked me to consider some alternate perspectives. Overall, very helpful. I am considering additional sessions as I work through the long-term issues.
Written on Feb 06, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse
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