Joy Cook


Barre, Massachusetts 01005 United States

About

I am a skilled clinician with nearly two decades of experience working with children, teens and adults. At the center of my work, is a focus on nurturing self-awareness, self-compassion and self-regulation, which I believe are gifts we all possess, regardless of age. I place a strong emphasis on meeting you where you’re at, letting therapy be a process that is on your terms. I invite you to engage in open communication by using curious inquiry and reflective listening. In doing so I offer you, and your loved ones if they’re involved, the time and space to safely explore beliefs and learned behavior that may no longer serve you.

Through a combination of direct communication, compassionate connection and a bit of humor, I have a knack for relating to others with ease, and getting at the tough stuff in a kind, yet efficient manner. I am partial to the use of supportive interpersonal psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and socratic approaches, as well as CBT and behavior modification.

I find that initially, when you allow yourself to develop a deeper understanding of what drives unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, you also develop a clearer understanding of what unmet needs may exist in your life. It is in this space that motivation for change can be re-ignited and clearer paths for growth and development begin.

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Qualifications: Springfield College
Academic Suffixes: LICSW
Expertise: ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Child or Adolescent, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women

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