Joy Turner, LPC (Clinical Director and Owner)

From a young age, I have been deeply committed to helping others. With 20 years of experience as a Mental Health Therapist, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals, including adults, families, children, adolescents, and couples. I am acutely aware of the importance of tailoring support to the unique needs of each individual and family, recognizing that no two people are alike. I firmly believe that therapy is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach, and I take pride in cultivating strong, collaborative relationships with my clients. This, in turn, facilitates meaningful change and growth, drawing from both my personal and professional experiences.

Areas of Expertise:
I am a board-approved supervisor for associate therapists in the process of licensure in Oregon. Currently, I serve as the owner and Clinical Director of Joyful Living Behavioral Health. My expertise spans individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and supervision. I integrate a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities, customizing my approach to meet the specific needs of each client. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience, I specialize in working with couples and providing sex therapy. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices that foster emotional connection, improve communication, and address intimacy challenges. I am passionate about helping couples navigate the complexities of their relationships, heal from past wounds, and cultivate healthy, fulfilling sexual and emotional bonds. My work integrates a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance with a deep understanding of relational dynamics, attachment, and sexual well-being. Additionally, I bring over 10 years of experience in Human Resources and philanthropic work, which has broadened my knowledge and enriched my therapeutic practice.

“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude” 
–Oprah Winfrey

My Specialties

  • Couples/Families/Blended Families – including sex therapy (individuals or couples)- I help couples and families with sexual dysfunction, intimacy issues, communication, family patterns/dynamics, problem solving, empathy, boundary awareness, conflict resolution and anger management. I assist families with strengthening their relationships and learning to overcome challenges together.
  • Trauma – Traumatic experiences can leave a deep imprint on the body and mind. The effects of trauma can alter your brain and nervous system, leading to dysregulation which can lead to depression and anxiety and can impact your mood and relationships. I am a trained EMDRIA therapist and I also work with different modalities specific to soothing the nervous system supporting both mind and body healing.
  • Grief & Loss – How individuals experience grief can vary from person to person, coming to terms with feelings of loss and making sense of it can be an emotionally painful process. Grief occurs across all ages but is processed differently. I use the five stages of grief (initially coined by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross) along with CBT techniques to help process grief and bereavement.

Therapies Utilized

DBT (certified DBT Therapist)
CBT
EMDR (EMDRIA Trained)
Motivational Interviewing
ACT
Person-Centered Therapy
Attachment-Based Family Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Gottman Method
Strength Based Therapy
Trauma Focused CBT
Solution-Based Therapy
Nurtured Heart Approach
Crisis Counseling
Mindfulness for Self-Compassion
Attachment-Based Family Therapy

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