Joy Steiner, LCSW
Therapist in Florida
Joy Steiner is a licensed clinical social worker who brings nine years of professional experience to her practice.
- Licensed inFlorida, Nevada
- LicenseSW20516, 11218-C
- NPI 1306371380
- Experience9+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check any license with the state board and any NPI with the national registry.
About Joy
Joy Steiner is a licensed clinical social worker who brings nine years of professional experience to her practice. She works with adults in Florida to address relationship strain, grief, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Joy emphasizes practical steps people can use day to day and clear attention to emotions that cause pain.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can sort through tough feelings. Sessions focus on improving communication, building self-esteem, and managing stress during life changes.
Background and approach
Joy also helps people who are dealing with trauma, bipolar mood shifts, and compassion fatigue. Her approach draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds affect present relationships. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings and commit to value-driven actions.
Cognitive behavioral ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Joy works in a client-centered way, matching techniques to what each person needs. She guides people through grief, divorce, and recovery from substance problems with practical tools and steady support.
Communication problems, codependency, and caregiver stress are common topics in her work. People who choose Joy usually want clear, down-to-earth help and a therapist who listens closely. Her style is compassionate and straightforward, aimed at helping people find workable changes they can use right away.
Credentials
- LCSW (Florida)
- License SW20516 · expires March 2027
- LCSW (Nevada)
- License 11218-C · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1306371380 · national provider identifier
Both are public records. A state board register will confirm a license and its standing, and the national registry will confirm an NPI. This directory copies what the therapist lists and checks neither.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Joy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joy names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and ACT translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape present relationships and emotional reactions. Online sessions can use this approach to map relationship patterns and practice new ways of connecting with others.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. In virtual sessions this often means learning short exercises and real-world experiments to try between meetings.
Joy combines these approaches with client-centered listening to tailor work to each person. She will collaborate with clients to choose the right mix of methods based on goals and preferences rather than assuming a single path.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and work through interactive exercises together. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins, brief support between sessions, or an option for people who prefer writing over speaking.
These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments while still using attachment-focused and ACT tools to address grief, relationship strain, anxiety, and coping with change.
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Joy help with?
She helps people facing grief, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and caregiver strain, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and straightforward, focusing on practical steps, emotional understanding, and improving communication.
What is her professional background?
Joy has nine years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, attachment challenges, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and also holds an LCSW in Nevada, and she practices from Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
More therapists in Florida
See all
Elizabeth Carter
LMHC
Practical support for stress and attachment
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting
Sophia Mas
LMHC
Compassionate counselor focused on attachment and coping
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Family
Tomeccia Maxwell
LMHC
Skilled guide for stress, relationships, and healing
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Family
Is this your profile?
Ask us to correct details or take the page down.
Contact us