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Joy Watkins

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Anger management
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Healing and restoring individuals and couples as a Therapist and Consultant specializing in Mental Health and Substance Abuse for 20+ years. I have worked with Adults, Adolescents, Teens and Young Adults extensively. I look forward to working with you to overcome any issues you are having.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in CBT Therapy, CBT Trauma Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Domestic Violence and Strengths Based Therapy. If you are and individual or couple experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, fears or any other Mental Health issues I can assist you with combating these issues that are affecting your daily life using a strength based approach.

What you can expect from me

I understand the pain and suffering that goes along with deep feelings of sadness from everyday life event, losing a child, parents, siblings or friends. The anxiousness and uncertainty of how to go about feeling somewhat normal again or how to bond with your child after birth. I am here to guide you through the healing process of depression, stress, grief and loss by providing clarity and thought-provoking solutions.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Springfield College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Minnesota), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois, Arizona)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English