"Healing Begins Here: Compassionate Support for Your Journey."
We understand that healing from trauma is a deeply personal and often complex journey. Whether you have experienced childhood adversity, relationship wounds, or significant life events that have left a lasting impact, our team is here to support you with care, compassion, and expertise. We believe that healing is possible, and you don’t have to navigate this path alone.
Trauma can affect every aspect of life—mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. It may manifest as anxiety, depression, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, or difficulty trusting others. Some individuals may experience overwhelming emotions, while others may struggle to feel anything at all. No matter how trauma has affected you, our goal is to provide a non-judgmental, supportive space where you can process your experiences at your own pace. We honor your story and provide the tools to help you reclaim your sense of safety and stability.
A Space Space for Your Healing
Trauma-Informed Therapy Tailored To You
Our clinicians utilize evidence-based approaches to help you reconnect with yourself, rebuild resilience, and foster a sense of empowerment. Each person’s healing journey is unique, so we tailor our treatment to your individual needs, ensuring that you feel heard, validated, and supported. Whether you need gentle guidance, practical coping strategies, or deeper therapeutic work, we are here to help you navigate your healing process.
You Deserve Healing and Hope
Your past does not define your future. At Joy Spring Mental Health, we believe in your capacity to heal, grow, and find peace. Through compassionate care, we help you rediscover joy, regain control over your life, and cultivate a renewed sense of self. Whether you are taking the first step toward therapy or continuing your journey, we are honored to walk alongside you as you move toward healing and wholeness.
If you’re ready to explore trauma therapy with a compassionate and experienced team, we invite you to reach out. Healing begins with connection, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Let’s take this journey together—toward healing, hope, and renewal.
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.
We do not at this time.
Depression, anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar 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.