Joy Mwendwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Centreville, VA 20121
Let's Connect (703) 844-3549
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated by just getting through the day or answering emails, texts, or calls? Do you wonder if life could be better? Thank you for reaching out for support! I take a collaborative and wellness-based approach to counseling that uses my client’s strengths and expertise as we work together to identify problem areas getting in the way of their relational, spiritual, academic, or professional values and goals.
For over 15 years, I've used my professional, academic, and human experience to connect with clients. I work with individuals, couples, and groups of most ages. I am a first-generation American who is fluent in three languages. My worldview is often influenced by metaphor and spirituality and is expressed sometimes in session by sharing proverbs and songs.
My passion is to help my clients overcome their struggles and pain and express themselves through their true voice. Thank you for taking the first steps on your journey to wellness and wholeness. I would be blessed and privileged to walk alongside you through this journey. "Kwakya kwa mundu ni vala wamukila" (Kikamba proverb) "My morning is when I wake up".
Call or Email Joy Mwendwa now for a free 15 minute consultation - (703) 844-3549
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $195
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 844-3549
Joy Mwendwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701009430 Joy Mwendwa
- License: LPC VA
- Attended Old Dominion University, Ph.D.
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (703) 844-3549
Joy Mwendwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Immigrant & international student stress
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- PK, TCK, MK, Doctoral Student Stress
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (703) 844-3549
Joy Mwendwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Kikamba ,
Swahili
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Kikamba ,
Swahili
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- African-Indigenous infusion (proverbs, song)
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (703) 844-3549
Joy Mwendwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Groups
DMV Counseling Consulting & Coaching
We are a group of compassionate, professional, and culturally-trained counselors in Virginia. Why choose DMV Counselors? We offer AFFORDABLE Services since you get to choose from a tier of trained counselors - Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Resident Counselor, or Counseling Intern. We are also APPROACHABLE and ATTENTIVE being trained rigorous graduate in counseling degree programs and in cultural intelligence. Counseling services in different heart languages including Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Yoruba, and English may be available. We are AVAILABLE offering online counseling so you can meet from the convenience of your home or in person for those located near Centreville, VA.
Expertise
Addiction
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$60-$250
Group Meets
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 8 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Location
14631 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20121
Email Joy Mwendwa about this group or call - (703) 844-3549
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 844-3549
Joy Mwendwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS