About me
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.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
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 , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
OK LPC LPC02572
Reviews
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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!
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!
She's an amazing therapist
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!!!
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.
I will after some experience with Her. We’ve had one meeting.
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.
Joyce is great always has great insight and helpful tips
Joyce and I have met once, but she is awesome! One session helped me a ton, and look forward to a couple more!
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.
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.
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.