Debra Joy
Counselor, MEd, CAGS, LMHC
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Worcester, MA 01605
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I have been working with families who are in crisis ( children with behavioral issues and teens who have trouble functioning). I have extensive experience with substance abuse (heroin,pills, and alcohol) issues, that have been affecting teens/parents. I can help parents and couples, dealing with relationship problems-many times tantruming children or depressed/anxious teens are a factor. Working with the entire family, or just the individual is my specialty. I have experience working with children who have trauma history, ADHD, anxiety or depression. I am able to assist parents in deciphering the IEP/504 options, if needed.
I performed psych.evaluations for 14 years in the local ER's, working with children and adults who suffered from substance abuse/ alcohol issues, depression,anxiety, or psychosis. I worked over 10 years as a child/teen counselor in alternative schools and for the state of MA. Therapist, 35 years.
My Masters is in school and community counseling (ADHD,autism spectrum, self abuse issues of cutting/eating disorders, social anxiety). My predoctorate (CAGS) is in family therapy- working with parents who have to care for their elderly relatives, psychotic family, depressed or anxious partners. I have been counseling couples also.
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Finances
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
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Debra Joy
Counselor, MEd, CAGS, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 8730 Debra Joy
- In Practice for 24 Years
- Certificate from Boston Bar Association, Mediation Certificate (40 Hours) 2013
- Attended Fitchburg State University, Predoctorate (CAGS), CAGS, Graduated 2009
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Debra Joy
Counselor, MEd, CAGS, LMHC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Dual Diagnosis
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
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Debra Joy
Counselor, MEd, CAGS, LMHC
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Debra Joy
Counselor, MEd, CAGS, LMHC
Location
Additional Location
Cornerstone Behavioral Health
397 Grove St
Worcester, MA 01605
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Debra Joy
Counselor, MEd, CAGS, LMHC