Joy Lei

I believe the answers to most of our life questions come from within us. Therapy provides you with a safe and supportive space for you to better understand yourself, where you are at, where you want to be, and how to get there. As a therapist, my role is to help you navigate through these processes using a client-centered, strength-based approach.

I specialize in working with couples as well as adults with depression, anxiety, and trauma (including PTSD, CPTSD, and generational trauma). I also have a strong interest in working with individuals experiencing identity exploration and life transitions.

I have found Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to be effective models either by themselves or in combination with each other. However, I also integrate other therapeutic models to best meet the needs of my clients depending on what they respond to and the issues they want to address.

With couples, I emphasize good communication skills as part of the foundation of any relationship. I help couples break negative cycles and see themselves as allies rather than as adversaries, which is important as they work through the issues that have been a challenge for them to having a healthy and fulfilling relationship. I am trained in the Gottman method, which provides me with the knowledge and tools to help couples accomplish these goals.