Appointments

Convenient Mental Health in NC

Now seeing clients in our Boone location!

We get it, you are busy!

Getting mental health care shouldn’t be stressful.
Finding the right provider is hard enough—traveling and juggling a busy schedule makes it even harder.

That’s why we offer easy online scheduling and virtual care for clients across North Carolina.
Need help booking? Call or email us anytime at 213-550-5030 or hello@joyspringmentalhealth.com.

We provide direct patient care to clients in NC via in-person and VIRTUAL appointments.

101 East Buck Mountain Rd, Office 7, West Jefferson, NC 28694

920 West King Street, Suite B, Boone, NC 28607

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Welcome to our office

First, relax and take a deep breath! If in-person appointments aren’t workable for you, we also offer virtual appointments for adults in NC. It takes courage to ask for and receive help, and you’re already doing great. Furthermore, remember to give yourself credit for taking a positive step toward your mental wellbeing. We’re truly excited to work together! We have 2 locations for your convenience for patients seeking in-person care: 

101 East Buck Mountain Rd, Office 7, West Jefferson, NC 28694

920 West King Street, Suite B, Boone, NC 28607

A complete office set-up for an appointment.
West Jefferson, NC
Office location for appointments.
West Jefferson, NC
A comfortable brown couch use for appointments.
West Jefferson, NC
Joy Spring Mental Health now seeing patients in Boone, NC
Boone, NC
At Joy Spring Mental Health our goal is for you to be comfortable and supported. Welcome to our Boone location!
Boone, NC
Joy Spring Mental Health-new location in Boone, NC
Boone, NC

Answers to Your Questions about Mental Healthcare

General Mental Health Basics

We offer both as my schedule allows. In general, we have more availability for medication appointments. If you are interested in both and our therapy slots are full, we will help you connect with another therapist while we manage your medication.

This will be determined during your intake appointment. Brief appointments are ideal for time-limited specific concerns or for clients who are stable and transitioning out of recurring therapy or have already been in recurring therapy in the past. It is also helpful for clients who have challenging schedules or financial concerns that do not accommodate recurring therapy.

No! we see young adults and young-at-heart adults from diverse backgrounds. We have additional training and experience working with the college health and perinatal mental health populations but you do not have to identify with those groups to receive care.

Depressionanxiety, social anxiety, OCDPTSDbipolar disorder, ADHD (with non-stimulants only)

No. Our services are offered predominantly through telehealth and I do not prescribe any controlled substances.

Yes. Clients who live locally, may request an in-person appointment.​

Yes. We know how challenging juggling all these responsibilities can be and we will make a plan that will help you succeed all aspects of your life-including academic life.

What to expect for Virtual Appointments

Yes, in order to provide effective care, we must be able to see you.  You are not required to use your camera for asynchronous classes.

No, you will need to reschedule.   Please be aware there is a cancellation fee for appointments not cancelled within 24 hours.

The best feature of having a virtual appointment option is the convenience!  Come as you are, baby drool, messy house, and all. You must be clothed (shirts required, and you may not be using mind altering substances during your appointment.

You will be able to access your appointment from any device with internet and a camera.  Due to state licensing regulations, you must be in NC or VA at the time of your appointment.  Please try to give yourself a quiet and private place.  (Some patients find their vehicles (parked-not driving!) or bathroom to be great escape locations for their appointment.

Practice Policies for clients seeking 1-on-1mental healthcare

Yes, we will collaborate with your individual therapist.

No.  Due to the boundaries established by the DEA system, providers cannot prescribe controlled substances to patients they have not initially seen in person.  It is anticipated that the COVID pandemic exception will expire.  That said, we have many modalities that are safe and effective and provide a long-term solutions so that controlled substances may not be necessary. We are committed to helping patients connect with their best-selves (which involves the courageous exploration of a values-driven life, rather than avoidance and symptom management).

Yes. Please plan to sign a release of information so we can communicate with your medication provider as needed.