Hello, my name is Joyce and I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California. I received my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California in 2014 with a concentration in mental health. I also have a Master’s degree in Gerontology (the study of aging). Much of my experience as a social worker and therapist has been around advocacy, older adults, their families and the complexities of family dynamics. I also work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, stress and grief. My focus in working with my clients has been about setting goals and finding the best coping skills and tools to help them meet their goals. My style of counseling is honest, compassionate and direct. I view this relationship as a partnership in helping you navigate through your own journey. Our focus will be to identify your strengths and use them to help resolve your issues and reach your therapeutic goals. I understand starting therapy can be hard and I appreciate you trusting me with this process. I look forward to working together.