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Joi Dyson

Therapist(She/Her)
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Joi Dyson, LCSW-C — a therapist, life coach, and intuitive healer with 20 years of experience helping women break free from patterns that no longer serve them.

I specialize in working with women in their who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — even when everything looks fine on the outside. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, or creatives navigating issues like perfectionism, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, or chronic relationship struggles. You may have accomplished a lot — yet still carry a quiet, persistent feeling of “not enough.”

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. Clients often describe me as calm, intuitive, and deeply insightful. I ask thoughtful, reflective questions that help you see yourself more clearly and gently challenge the emotional habits or beliefs that may be holding you back. I draw from evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and socratic questioning, while also integrating mindfulness, somatic awareness, and spiritual insight for a truly holistic approach.

What you can expect from me

What clients take away from working with me:

Clients who work with me often walk away with a deeper understanding of why they feel stuck — and more importantly, how to move forward. You’ll learn to identify and release patterns rooted in fear, trauma, or people-pleasing, and begin building a more compassionate and empowered relationship with yourself.

You’ll gain:

  • Greater self-awareness and emotional clarity
  • Healthier boundaries in relationships and at work
  • Relief from anxiety, burnout, or perfectionism
  • Tools to interrupt negative thinking and self-sabotage
  • Confidence to make decisions that reflect your truth — not your old wounds
  • A renewed sense of purpose, peace, and personal alignment

My goal isn’t just to help you feel “better” — it’s to help you feel like yourself again. More whole. More clear. More in control of your life and your happiness.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Empowering, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Social Work at University of Maryland - Baltimore School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Schema, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Relational
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English