Michael Joy, LMFT #53563

Life is challenging enough even when it goes well, but it can be overwhelming when you're feeling empty, numb, hopeless, on edge, or agitated. As your therapist, I'll be an affirming and candid ally on your path to emotional healing and personal growth. Together, we can work in therapy to: *Alleviate emotional distress, *Improve relationships with self and others, and *Find renewed meaning and purpose in life. With 19 years of experience in both private practice and community-based settings, I've worked with adults (ages 18-64) of various backgrounds to overcome depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have extensive experience in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and other marginalized populations. I specialize in providing individual therapy for clients to navigate difficult life transitions. I conceptualize therapy from a psychodynamic perspective, but I often use other therapeutic tools to meet the unique needs of each client. You and I can use therapy to identify underlying assumptions, understand automatic reactions that are counterproductive, consider alternative responses, and access resources to accomplish your therapeutic goals. I offer in-person individual therapy sessions Monday through Thursday (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and on Friday mornings in Midtown Sacramento. Sessions typically occur once per week (same day and time), if possible. The frequency and duration of our work together will be based on progress toward your therapeutic goals. Reach out anytime for a free consultation. I'm happy to provide more information about the therapy process, my office location, or sliding scale fee. This can be the day you start building a life that's more aligned with your truest self.