Joy Close, LCSW

Joy Close is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in North Carolina with 28 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and anger. Joy also supports people facing identity and sexuality questions, life transitions, and challenges tied to health or caregiving.

Her sessions are conversational and collaborative. She listens for what is creating strain and helps people develop concrete skills to cope better. Expect practical strategies for handling frustration, improving sleep, and managing reactions that interfere with daily life.

Joy uses several therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She adapts these approaches to focus on the present problem and on small changes that can make a difference in everyday routines.

She has long experience with issues that often sit with anger - trauma, relationship conflict, stress, and grief. Joy also brings experience supporting caregivers, people with chronic illness, veterans, and those facing end-of-life concerns. Her work includes attention to multicultural and LGBTQ concerns.

People who come to her typically want clear tools and steady conversation. Joy asks about what people are doing now, what they want to change, and what fits into their lives. She then helps create short-term steps that can reduce tension and improve functioning.

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