Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
How Joy works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Joy
Joy Adle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, grief, and addiction. She focuses on guiding individuals through life changes so they can feel more grounded and hopeful. Her tone is practical and compassionate, aimed at people who are tired of feeling stuck and want simple steps forward.
She draws on a mix of talk therapy and skills practice. That includes cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness exercises to calm the body, and communication work to improve relationships.
Background and approach
Joy also integrates spiritual perspectives when clients want that layer of support. Joy holds a Master of Science in Counseling and a Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology, and she practices as an FL LMHC. Over nine years she has worked extensively with addiction issues and family grief, helping people build insight and self-compassion.
This background informs a practical, experience-based approach rather than abstract theory. Sessions typically combine short, focused exercises with space to talk through what’s happening now. Clients leave with concrete coping tools they can use between meetings.
Joy emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and encourages small changes that add up. She supports people who want to regain clarity, restore emotional balance, and move toward their goals. The work is collaborative: Joy listens closely, suggests techniques that fit each person, and adjusts the pace as needed.
What Joy works with
Everything Joy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Joy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Joy lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional needs. Online sessions use talk and reflective exercises to help people notice patterns in how they connect and respond to others, which can reduce relationship anxiety and improve emotional safety.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, listening stance that helps people feel heard and seen. In remote sessions this looks like careful reflection, open questions, and pacing that follows the client's lead so they can explore feelings at their own speed.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises. Over video or text, the therapist and client identify thought patterns, test them against real situations, and practice small experiments to change reactions and mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can shift over time as problems change or progress is made.
Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when being on camera feels hard. Live chat and text messaging provide brief check-ins and the chance to process between sessions. These options give flexible ways to fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.
Questions people ask about Joy
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Joy helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and related concerns such as guilt, shame, and impulsivity.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
She combines cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and communication skills to help people change thought patterns and manage emotions. Spiritual perspectives may be included when clients want that support.
How much clinical experience does this counselor have?
The therapist has nine years of experience, with specific background in addiction counseling and family grief work alongside broader mental health care.
Where is this therapist licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida and holds a Master of Science in Counseling and a Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.