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Joy Rumsey

Joy Rumsey

LCSW-C

Maryland

Collaborative, strengths-based therapy for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW-C
License
LCSW-C, Maryland / 25668
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
Maryland

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    • Strengths-focused care
    • Practical skill building
    • Motivational guidance

    About Joy

    Joy Rumsey is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland who helps people find a way forward when they feel stuck. She focuses on practical steps people can take to change behaviors, manage emotions, and handle difficult life events. Her style emphasizes using each person’s strengths and goals as the starting point for change.

    Joy encourages clients to set clear, personal goals and then build skills to reach them. She uses techniques that help reduce unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions. Sessions often involve learning tools for coping with stress, grief, anxiety, addiction concerns, mood shifts, and relationship strain.

    She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland. Joy has 13 years of clinical experience in hospitals, schools, and outpatient settings. That mix of work settings shaped her approach to practical, real-world problems.

    Her background includes facilitating outpatient programs for adults facing substance use and mood disorders. Joy has also worked with people dealing with self-harm behaviors, grief and loss, family dynamics, and life transitions. She draws on a range of methods to match the needs of each person she sees.

    Clients can expect a collaborative, strengths-based approach that focuses on small, achievable steps. Joy aims to help people build skills they can use after therapy ends, so progress continues outside the session room.

  2. How her approaches translate to online work

    Joy uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and strengthen personal motivation. This approach is conversational and useful for challenges like addictions, behavior change, and commitment to recovery.

    She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while taking actions that match personal values. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another common tool she uses to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build concrete skills to manage mood and stress.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is usually a collaborative decision. The therapist will work with the client to see which methods fit their goals, preferences, and everyday life. Adjustments can be made over time if something isn’t working.

    The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find therapy easier to fit into their schedules when sessions are remote, and online work can make it simpler to maintain regular check-ins, try brief coaching-style contacts, or avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be arranged to match work, school, or family routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    13+ years

    Listed in

    Maryland

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

    Joy works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

    What is the general therapy style and approach?

    The approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on goal setting and skill building. Joy uses practical techniques drawn from several therapies to help manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

    How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

    Joy has 13 years of experience working in hospitals, schools, and outpatient private practice settings.

    What credentials and location are on file?

    She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

    Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

    What session formats are offered?

    The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.

    How does pricing and payment work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin if I want to work with this therapist?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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