Joyce Castro Pearlman is a dedicated and compassionate clinical social worker and therapist with an MSW and CSW. She possesses extensive experience in working with adolescents facing questions and concerns about their identity, social anxiety, academic performance challenges, family conflict, and interpersonal relationship issues. Joyce is particularly attuned to the needs of LGBT teenagers and adults. In addition to her work with youth, she skillfully supports adults of all ages dealing with relationship complexities, including marital struggles, parenting challenges, grief and loss, and infertility. Her practice also thrives in addressing symptoms of anxiety and depression, offering insightful guidance to new parents as well as those navigating the challenges of adolescence and gender issues. Joyce’s private practice is situated in a sound-proofed office, creating an environment that promotes trust and confidentiality, which helps alleviate the anxiety that many new patients may feel.