- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Joy
Joy Gumm is a Wisconsin licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical support for common struggles such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and parenting concerns. She works with adults who need straightforward, compassionate help for life changes and relationship strain.
Joy approaches sessions with respect and sensitivity. She listens first and adapts conversation to the person in front of her. Expect an honest, down-to-earth tone and a plan shaped around your needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
Background and approach
She uses Client-Centered methods to build trust and understand what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking and test healthier choices in everyday life. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want change but feel stuck or unsure where to begin.
People come to Joy for help juggling caregiving, chronic illness, or aging concerns alongside the demands of daily life. She also helps those dealing with compassion fatigue, isolation, anger, and family communication problems. Work in sessions is focused on clear goals and practical steps to make life more manageable.
Joy describes therapy as a collaborative process. Together clients set priorities, try small experiments, and adjust the plan as needed. The aim is to leave sessions with tools you can use between appointments.
What Joy works with
Everything Joy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Joy helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Approaches Joy lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to identify priorities and build trust.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. This approach is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and patterns that get in the way of everyday life.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who want change but feel unsure or stuck. It uses guided conversation to clarify values, boost motivation, and find practical next steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Joy will discuss options, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust based on what is helpful. This is a collaborative process where your needs and preferences guide decisions.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quicker check-ins, and messaging lets you send updates between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
Questions people ask about Joy
What concerns does Joy help with?
Joy helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, anger, relationship and family problems, and parenting challenges among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes a respectful, down-to-earth approach and tailors sessions to each person's needs. Conversations aim to be practical and focused on clear goals.
How long has she worked in the field?
Joy has 20 years of professional experience in social work and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.
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