Joy Chester, LCPC, Timonium, MD | Psychotherapist

About Joy Chester

Focus areas

Anxiety

Emotional Disturbance

Psychological Trauma

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Gender Affirming Counseling

School Phobia

Depression

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Joy Chester

Joy Chester, LCPC, helps children, teens, and adults develop practical strategies to manage emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, evidence-based care for patients across Maryland. Joy works with individuals navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD, offering a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. Joy is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands that the transition back into daily life can feel overwhelming and uncertain. Her approach focuses on stabilization, rebuilding coping skills, and helping patients regain a sense of safety and structure. By collaborating closely with patients and their families, she helps create practical plans that support continued recovery, emotional regulation, and long-term wellness. In therapy, Joy integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and family therapy to help patients understand patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behavior. She provides both individual therapy and family therapy, working with children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors. Joy also has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, and military service members and veterans, and she offers care for additional mental health concerns when needed. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys hiking, reading, relaxing with her cats, amateur landscaping in her yard, and taking occasional getaways with her family and friends.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

New Patient Visit

Office location

Joy Chester, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Maryland

1205 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Maryland

Education and training

Messiah University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1669028726

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Joy Chester?

Generally, Joy Chester has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Joy Chester's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Joy Chester accepting new patients?

Joy Chester generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Joy Chester's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Joy Chester accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Joy Chester online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Joy Chester using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Joy Chester work with?

Joy Chester works with LifeStance Health - Maryland.

Where is Joy Chester's office located?

Joy Chester has 2 office locations in Timonium, view full addresses on Joy Chester's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Joy Chester?

Joy Chester frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Joy Chester on their profile.