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Joy Mercer

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have experience working with all ages but specialize with adolescent and Adult clientele. I am a culturally competent provider who has worked with a diverse clientele. I am certified in the use of ACT, SFBT, and CBT for Anxiety and Anger Management and Mindfulness Stress Reduction techniques. Additionally, I am a Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP) and a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP).

My approach to therapy

I am certified in the use of ACT, SFBT, and CBT for Anxiety and Anger Management and Mindfulness Stress Reduction techniques. Additionally, I am a Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP) and a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP). I use aspects of spirituality and religion to enhance a client’s understanding of their own strength, resilience and insight.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to learn and empower their own personal strengths, resilience, and insight to live the best versions of themselves.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at [Canisius College], MSEd (Master of Science in Education) at D'Youville College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, Stress management, End of life care, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    2372 Sweet Home Road Ste 5
    Amherst, NY 14228
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