- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Joye
Joye Hilton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and challenges related to family and adoption. Joye also supports people dealing with career strain, compassion fatigue, body image, and other life changes.
Her approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions focus on identifying strong feelings and recurring patterns, then naming what gets in the way of clearer communication and healthier reactions. Joye uses client-centered methods to listen and respond to what each person brings.
She has experience working with teens and young adults who identify as LGBT and with people connected to adoption, foster care, blended family issues, and family-of-origin concerns. She has also worked with trauma survivors who want to regain control and with childhood mood disorders including ADHD and disruptive mood challenges.
Joye earned a BS in Psychology from Fayetteville State University and an MA in Counseling from Webster University. Her training and varied work settings have shaped a practical style that aims to make sessions understandable and usable in everyday life. She helps people spot patterns, practice different responses, and use tools between sessions.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about feelings, concrete coping skills, and steps to improve communication and emotional understanding. Joye supports people navigating separation, remarriage, caregiving stress, and the fallout from family conflict.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and the patterns they create in relationships. EFT can help people notice attachment needs and shift the ways they respond to one another.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to commit to actions that match their values. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and when life changes require new ways of coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or client-centered methods fit best for their goals and situation. That choice can change as progress is made and new issues appear.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which session formats Joye currently offers before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to keep continuity of care across locations, which can be helpful for people who travel or live outside the therapist's immediate area.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, parenting, ADHD, and related issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, CBT, and client-centered work to focus on feelings, patterns, and practical skills.
How long has she been practicing?
Joye has 13 years of clinical experience in the mental health field.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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