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Joy Close, LCSW

Joy Close, LCSW

Psychotherapist
NC
4.90
“Joy is wonderful and always helps me sort through my mental pile of dirty laundry. Kind, helpful, and willing to lay it out for you when you need it.”
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
90% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
New patient appointments
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.90

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Joy is wonderful and always helps me sort through my mental pile of dirty laundry. Kind, helpful, and willing to lay it out for you when you need it.”
Less than 1 year ago
“Joy's empathy is palpable and fills my whole heart and mind during our sessions and after. I am grateful for her personal, intellectual, and emotional guidance.”
Less than 1 year ago

About Joy Close

Focus areas

Anxiety
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Stress Management
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Women's Issues Therapy
Depression
Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Joy Close

Hello there, my name is Joy. I think it is wonderful that you have decided to try therapy. Deciding to come to therapy is a big decision and takes courage. My passion is for individual psychotherapy. People come to work with me on issues such as depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, and relationship concerns. I have expertise in each of these problems and feel that it is an honor to be invited to accompany my patients on this part of their journey. I hold a Master's in Social Work from Simmons University, which has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to support my clients effectively. I am passionate about social justice, my work, and making the world a better place. I am an anti-racist, anti-sexist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My approach is collaborative and I work hard to create a supportive, accepting space where people can feel heard, valued, and empowered. Using a range of therapeutic techniques I strive to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to individual needs.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Simmons University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1285730937

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.90
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Joy is direct and an excellent listener. She offers solutions and realistic advice for problems. She is very professional.
Joy has been great to work with. She takes her time to listen to me and has no judgement. She has helped me tremendously.
Joy is a great person to talk to! I think she's great and awesome!
Joy made my first session very comfortable, open, and professional.
Verified patientVideo visit
Just trying to find myself. Joy is working on it.
Joy is very insightful and catches on quick.
Joy is wonderful and always helps me sort through my mental pile of dirty laundry. Kind, helpful, and willing to lay it out for you when you need it.
Joy's empathy is palpable and fills my whole heart and mind during our sessions and after. I am grateful for her personal, intellectual, and emotional guidance.
Joy is very insightful and catches on quick.
Joy is an open-minded provider who knows how to ask questions to understand her clients better while also making space to really listen. She is empathetic and kind.
My first appointment with Joy was amazing. I felt like she really listened to what I had to say and did her absolute best to help me out, especially with it being our first session.
Verified patientVideo visit
Great therapist. Very knowledgeable.
I love Joy and have been seeing her for almost 4 years now. She has been a light of guidance and has help me overcome shitty family situations as well as romantic ones. She offers solutions to problems when needed, or just provides support and encouragement when no solutions are necessary. She has gotten to know me on a personal level and I appreciate her sage advice and wisdom.
Joy has been exactly that, a joy, to work with. She's very kind, understanding, and open-minded. She listens extremely well, pays attention, and offers excellent solutions. Highly recommended!
Joy has been affirming and helpful. Her compassion is so appreciated, and her breadth of knowledge and experience is evident. I feel lucky to have found her.
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Joy Close generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Joy Close's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Joy Close online?

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What are common reasons for patients to see Joy Close?

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

What languages does Joy Close speak?

Joy Close speaks English.

How do patients rate Joy Close in reviews?

31 patients have reviewed Joy Close. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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