What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Joy Strickland
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
EMDR
Dialectical (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Strength-Based
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Joy Strickland
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your own reactions, stuck in patterns you understand but can't seem to change, or exhausted from holding it together for everyone else, you're in the right place.
Many of my clients are self-aware. They can name the patterns: people-pleasing, loneliness even in close relationships, self-doubt that keeps them small. They understand where it came from. What they can't figure out is why understanding hasn't been enough to change it.
I work with young adults (18+) navigating anxiety, mood dysregulation, relationship conflict, family stress, or the lasting effects of growing up in environments that required them to stay alert, responsible, or emotionally guarded.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and practical. I help clients understand how their nervous system learned to survive, and how those same survival strategies may now be getting in the way. Rather than focusing only on symptom reduction, we work on building emotional regulation, clearer communication, and a stronger sense of internal safety.
I integrate evidence-based methods including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and stabilization-focused trauma treatment, adapting the pace and approach to each client's readiness. Sessions are intentional. We slow down enough to create real safety while still moving toward meaningful change.
Clients often describe working with me as steady, direct, and grounding. I believe insight matters, but lasting change happens when the nervous system feels supported, not pressured.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Therapy with me is active, thoughtful, and paced with intention. I am not a passive listener, and I am not a quick fix provider. We will slow things down enough to understand what is actually happening beneath your reactions, while still working toward real change.
My style is direct, calm, and collaborative. I ask questions, reflect patterns, and help you connect current struggles to how your nervous system learned to cope earlier in life. For many of my clients, this means untangling long-standing family roles, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, or the loneliness that can persist even in close relationships.
I work from a trauma-informed, relational framework and integrate evidence-based approaches such as EMDR and stabilization-focused trauma work when appropriate. Sessions are structured but flexible. Some weeks we focus on regulation and skill building. Other weeks on processing and insight.
Progress does not come from forcing vulnerability or reliving experiences before you are ready. It comes from building safety, trust, and capacity over time. You can expect me to respect your pace while also being honest when something is getting in the way of growth.
This work is most effective for clients who are willing to be curious about their patterns, show up consistently, and engage with what surfaces between sessions. If you are looking for depth, steadiness, and change that lasts, this approach tends to be a good fit.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The first few sessions focus on understanding what brings you in, how your symptoms show up day to day, and what has already been tried. We look at current stressors alongside relevant history, with attention to patterns rather than isolated events. For many clients, this includes mapping how earlier family roles, relational dynamics, or emotional strategies are still showing up in present-day relationships, work, or sense of self.
Once we have a shared understanding, sessions follow a steady structure. We check in on what has been coming up since last time, notice what is alive in your body and emotions in the moment, and work intentionally with what feels most relevant that day. Some sessions focus on grounding, regulation, and building internal capacity. Others focus on deeper processing using trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR when there is enough stability for that work.
Most clients meet weekly, especially in the first few months. Some shift to biweekly once stability and momentum are established. For clients ready for focused, concentrated work on a specific pattern, I also offer Reset Intensives: half-day sessions designed for deeper EMDR and identity work outside the weekly rhythm. We can discuss whether this format makes sense for you as our work progresses.
I pace the work carefully. We do not rush into processing before there is enough safety and resourcing in place, both inside our sessions and in your daily life. Progress is measured not only by symptom relief, but by increased clarity, emotional flexibility, and the ability to respond rather than react.
Sessions are conversational, grounded, and collaborative. You can expect clear guidance, reflection of patterns, and space to think and feel without being pushed or overwhelmed. Over time, the goal is for therapy to translate into real-world change in how you handle stress, navigate relationships, and trust your own decisions.
Joy Strickland, LMHC is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 55 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 55 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
Joy Strickland, LMHC, PLLC operates as a private-pay practice. Sessions are $150 for 55 minutes, payable at the time of service.
Payment is processed through IvyPay (HSA and FSA cards accepted). For clients with out-of-network mental health benefits, I provide monthly superbills you can submit to your insurance for partial reimbursement. I also work with Thrizer, a service that can verify your out-of-network benefits and process reimbursement on your behalf if you prefer that option.
I ask for 24 hours notice for cancellations or reschedules. Late cancellations are charged the full session fee.
If cost is a barrier and we determine during a consultation that we are a strong clinical match, I am happy to provide referrals to colleagues whose fee structure may be a better fit.
Office location
Joy Strickland, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Syracuse University, Master's in Counseling
- University at Buffalo, Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling
- Columbia University (Master's)
- Trinity College (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1326890955
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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What practice does Joy Strickland work with?
Joy Strickland works with Joy Strickland, LMHC, PLLC.
Where is Joy Strickland's office located?
Joy Strickland has 2 office locations in Fayetteville, view full addresses on Joy Strickland's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Joy Strickland?
Joy Strickland frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Joy Strickland on their profile.
What languages does Joy Strickland speak?
Joy Strickland speaks English.
How do patients rate Joy Strickland in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Joy Strickland. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. 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.