What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Dr. Joy has helped me address many complex personal issues that were holding me back from living my best life. She is compassionate, insightful, helpful, and honest.”
KNLess than 1 year ago
About Dr. Joy Vala
Focus areas
Depression
Loneliness
Relationship Struggles
Infidelity Counseling
Personality Disorder
Women's Mental Health Issues
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)
Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
AEDP
Integrative
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Experiential Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Joy Vala
I am a prescribing psychotherapist. I am a psychiatrist who has developed an expertise in psychotherapy. I have been in practice for over 20 years and am a clinical professor, a clinical supervisor and a board certified psychiatrist. I attended Harvard Medical School and continued at Harvard for my psychiatric training. I find that being able to provide both the psychotherapy and the medication treatment means that I can prescribe medications that enhance the psychotherapy. In addition, the psychotherapy enables me to have a deep understanding of you and your symptoms resulting in more effective prescribing. The result is safer treatment with more rapid improvements. I have extensive training in several psychotherapy modalities: namely IFS, ISTDP and AEDP. I have expertise with anxiety, depression, chronic problems, stress related physical symptoms and have a clinic focused on caring for mothers throughout their motherhood journey including the prenatal, post-partum, child-rearing and empty nest stages.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I have a warm, attuned, engaged style. We listen deeply to you and work to build your confidence and trust in yourself. I can be particularly helpful If you are tired of coping and managing and are ready to get to the root of your problems. Also, I tend to work very well with clients who have tried therapy before but felt that not much changed. I have been very helpful in those situations.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
At a pace that you set, we can work to get to what is driving your symptoms. When we heal it at that root, most notice that the symptoms resolve and they have better self-esteem, energy, and confidence. Relationships tend to go better and many notice a general increase in peace.
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In-network insurances
Dr. Joy Vala has 50+ in-network plans.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $250 for 50 minutes
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
I use a service, Headway, that will assist in verifying insurance, filing claims and estimate your costs.
Other popular visit reasons
Hoarding Disorder
Pain Management Consultation
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Hoarding Disorder
Pain Management Consultation
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychiatry Consultation
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Harvard Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
- CHA Cambridge Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry
NPI number
1821108234
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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Dr. Joy has helped me address many complex personal issues that were holding me back from living my best life. She is compassionate, insightful, helpful, and honest.
Less than 1 year agoKN
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Joy Vala?
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Is Dr. Joy Vala accepting new patients?
Dr. Joy Vala generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Vala's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Joy Vala accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Joy Vala online?
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What practice does Dr. Joy Vala work with?
Dr. Joy Vala works with Wise Meds PLLC.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joy Vala have?
Dr. Joy Vala is certified by Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joy Vala?
Dr. Joy Vala frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joy Vala on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Joy Vala speak?
Dr. Joy Vala speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Joy Vala in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Dr. Joy Vala. 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.