Joan ("Joy") is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern committed to providing person-centered, culturally responsive, and neurodivergent-affirming care. She believes that clients are the experts in their own lived experiences and that meaningful healing begins when people feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted. Joan enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds as they navigate life's challenges, discover their strengths, and pursue meaningful personal growth. She has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent adults, particularly women whose autism or ADHD may have been overlooked or identified later in life. Joan strives to create an affirming therapeutic space where clients feel safe exploring their experiences, building on their strengths, and pursuing lives that reflect their authentic values, resilience, and well-being.

"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
Philippians 4:8
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that."
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.