Joy Policar

Dr. Joy Policar, a licensed psychologist with a PhD, is dedicated to helping individuals lead more emotionally fulfilling lives. She creates a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment that fosters growth and self-discovery. Many of her clients feel they are merely surviving rather than fully living, often following scripts that are no longer satisfying or, in some cases, damaging. Dr. Policar guides clients through a transformative process that enhances their ability to confront current challenges and improve their relationships. Specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity shifts, and family crises, she believes that therapy offers a rich landscape for healing. Dr. Policar is passionate about awakening her clients' imaginations through therapy, enabling them to develop a more authentic and multifaceted self-image. This re-imagining opens individuals to the opportunities available in the present, moving away from outdated coping mechanisms. With a background as a high school teacher and guidance counselor, she adeptly supports her clients in uncovering hidden talents, untapped potential, and true desires. Dr. Policar's eclectic approach combines psychodynamic, interpersonal, and humanistic modalities, perfectly tailored to meet the needs of teens, adults, and elders facing diverse challenges.