- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
About Joy
Joy Adle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Joy also supports those facing life changes and compassion fatigue.
Joy focuses on individuals in transition who are dealing with change or loss. She helps clients who want to grow emotionally and spiritually while they move forward. Conversations typically look at current patterns that keep someone feeling stuck or unworthy and practical steps to change them.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Counseling and a Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology. Earlier work emphasized addiction counseling and family grief support, which she practiced for seven years alongside other roles.
Joy blends several approaches in session. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions and relationship patterns, Attachment-Based Therapy to consider connection needs, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also integrates mindfulness and some EMDR techniques when appropriate.
Sessions mix talk with practical exercises. Clients may learn communication skills, mindfulness practices, and strategies to change addictive behaviors. The emphasis is on noticing what keeps old patterns active and trying manageable changes that fit everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on the role emotions play in relationships and personal patterns. Online sessions using EFT look at the feelings that come up in real time and how they shape behavior and connection. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early patterns of connection influence current relationships and responses; used online it helps identify repeated dynamics and what people need to feel more secure. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into practical steps and exercises that clients can try between sessions to see direct change.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will decide which combination of EFT, attachment work, CBT, mindfulness, or EMDR-informed techniques best matches the client’s needs and pace.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and allow exercises that use breathing, grounding, or written work without travel time. Many people find virtual sessions help keep momentum between appointments and make it simpler to practice new skills in everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem issues, trauma, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-informed and client-centered approaches, with practical CBT and mindfulness techniques to change patterns and responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience, including seven years focusing on addiction counseling and family grief work.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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