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Joyce Tanner

Therapist
42 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with decades of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges with compassion and hope. I believe every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and rediscover who they are—even after life's most difficult experiences. I have a particular passion for helping people reclaim their voice, reconnect with their strengths, and become more fully themselves.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy is a collaborative partnership built on trust, compassion, and respect. I tailor therapy to each person's unique needs using evidence-based approaches, including CBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed care. My hope is that our work together not only reduces distress but also helps you build a life that reflects who you truly are. My style is warm, supportive, and goal-oriented. I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, caregiver stress, and major life transitions. Together, we build practical skills, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a safe place to share your story and discuss what brings you to therapy. Together, we'll identify your strengths, clarify your goals, and develop a plan that fits your needs. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, encouraged, and hopeful about the path ahead.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    42 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Relationship issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Multidimensional Family, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English