About

As a Mental Health Practitioner Licensed in Florida, I am here to provide direction and expertise as you make the next step toward change. Hello, my name is Joy, and I look forward to meeting you in this rewarding and fulfilling process. I have supported those in need for over 8 years in areas of intimate partner relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting challenges, adjustments and transitions, stress related issues, and other comorbidities. I will listen and get to know your areas of concern and together we will develop a treatment plan and ideas to assist your growth. I look forward to meeting you and working with you in this process :)

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy/Childbirth
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Existential
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

7 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 104100000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker

Credentials

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW SW20516 Verify FL
LCSW 11218-C Verify NV

Practice Locations

249 W University Ave

Suite B

Gainesville, FL 32601-5678

Phone Number: (352) 374-5250

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