Therapist profile
Noreen Joyce, LCSW
Hawaii
LCSW - Mood and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Hawaii / LCSW-3693
- NPI1386985315
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationHawaii
About
- CBT methods
- EMDR available
- DBT skills work
About Noreen
Noreen Joyce is a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii with 40 years of practice. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, anger, parenting pressures, ADHD, and related challenges.
Noreen works with clients to shape a practical plan. She combines talk-based approaches with techniques drawn from cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, existential, and client-centered work. She also makes use of EMDR and hypnotherapy where appropriate.
Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete steps. People explore how patterns developed, what keeps problems active now, and what small changes could reduce reactivity and distress. Practical skill-building is paired with space to understand painful memories and losses.
She has long experience supporting people with complicated bereavement, serious mood disorders, family of origin issues, and life transitions such as divorce and midlife change. Noreen also assists those dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, and career-related stress.
The approach is collaborative and straightforward. Expect a mix of skills training, problem-solving, and deeper processing when needed. Noreen works in English and accepts international clients, and she asks new people to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches fit with remote work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and building a trusting working relationship. It helps when someone needs a steady listener to sort out feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete techniques to reduce reactivity and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful for ongoing anger and relationship strains.Figuring out the right mix of approaches is part of the early sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the client's goals, whether that means more skills training, structured CBT exercises, or trauma-focused work like EMDR when appropriate.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online options can make it easier to do shorter check-ins or to schedule sessions around work breaks. Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online formats before booking. Therapists and licensed professionals generally adapt exercises, homework, and skills coaching to work well in a remote setting.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are supported?
She works with anger tied to relationships, work frustration, built-up resentment, and impulse control as listed among her specialties.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
The approach mixes practical skills and exploration. Clients learn DBT and CBT skills for managing reactivity and may use EMDR or hypnotherapy when past trauma contributes to anger.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 40 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma, grief, and relationship problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Hawaii.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you accept international clients?
She does accept international clients as noted in her profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.