Joy Powell

IMPORTANT: If you are a prospective client living in the state of Nevada, please visit my Webpage for more information about billing and payment, as the billing and payment options that I am able to accept in Illinois are different.

You are counting down the minutes until your very first session with me, feeling a mix of emotions: anxiety, curiosity, maybe even a sense of relief. You have taken all of the necessary steps to get to this moment in time, where you will begin to share in a therapeutic space that is centered around you. Whether you are seeking support during a challenging time, looking to gain insight into yourself, or striving to make positive change in your life, the aim of our shared space will center around exploring the ways in which you would like to see said change reflected in your life. The initial intake session consists of us beginning to explore what brings you to therapy, all while getting to know one another in the hope of cultivating a lasting rapport. From there, you leave our first session feeling optimistic and reassured in your decision to take this pivotal step on your mental health journey. And over time, as trust deepens and the therapeutic relationship strengthens, you will have the opportunity to explore deeper layers of yourself, gain insights, and make meaningful changes in your life with my encouragement and support along the way.

Talk therapy is my specialty. The dialogue exchange between two human beings. This has led to my therapeutic practice becoming more relationship-centered overtime (as opposed to a more theory/technique driven experience). And as an individual drawn to this helping profession, I have come to specialize in working with people around trauma, identity development, anxiety, depression, personal boundaries, mindfulness, and negative thinking. I am also very passionate about helping individuals build self-esteem, explore values, improve communication skills, and identify unhealthy patterns. And if any of this sounds at all encouraging, I invite you to reach out. I am incredibly passionate about being a therapist and strive to help others know the true joy and empowerment that can come from engaging in therapy.

If you would like to learn more about me and my therapeutic care, you can visit my linked webpage!