Vanessa Joy

Vanessa Joy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Doctorate in Psychology and a passion for empowering individuals, couples, and families to navigate life's transitions. With a strong belief in a strength-based approach that considers the whole person, Vanessa integrates her expertise in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy, and the Daring Way into her practice. Her work is deeply informed by research in neuroscience, emotional health, and resilience. In those crucial first few sessions, she creates a space for clients to articulate their hopes and goals, offering insightful impressions, collaborative planning, and connections to vital community resources. Vanessa's intention is for her clients—whether they are experiencing relationship issues, family conflict, or personal life changes—to leave her office feeling empowered and equipped to engage with the world with intentionality, humor, creativity, and a renewed sense of self. Her compassionate approach ensures that therapy is not just a place to address challenges, but a welcoming environment for growth and positive change.