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Dr. Joi Emmanuel

Therapist(She/her)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I am specifically trained in trauma and bring a trauma-informed perspective to my work. I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults, and also work with adults and seniors. My approach is grounded in psychoeducation—I believe clients should leave each session with useful knowledge and tools to help them achieve their goals. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where every client feels understood and empowered.

My approach to therapy

I am an attachment-based therapist trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I support all forms of addiction and warmly welcome adults and children with lived experiences of foster care, adoption, or residential care.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, which is really an opportunity for us to get to know each other, you’ll find a caring and nonjudgmental space to share your story at your own pace. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, your strengths, and your hopes for the future. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, supported, and a bit more hopeful about your journey ahead.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Adelphi University, PhD at Adelphi Univeristy
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Dr. Joi Emmanuel accepts Aetna and 5 other insurance carriers

On average, people save 75% on sessions through Headway

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Behavioral, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Somatic, Narrative Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Behavior Management, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Based, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Play, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Adults, Infants / Toddlers
  • Languages
    English
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