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Joyce McDowell, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Joyce is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Joyce. View 42 reviews
Great news, Joyce is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Oklahoma

Recent reviews

Joyce is a wonderfully intelligent and compassionate therapist! Joyce listens and understands exactly what is going on in your life. I’d recommend Joyce to anyone!

Reviewed November 2024

Joyce is very intuitive and attentive to my needs. She is an active listener with a warm personality. I appreciate her so much!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Joyce

  • 26 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I have been providing counseling for about 25 years. I worked my first 10 years with the elderly population. For the past 15 years I have worked with all age ranges in a variety of areas. I meet my clients where they are, using Client Centered focus, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (cause & effect) of behaviors. I also use EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy) to assist with trauma. My clients are a critical part of my treatment plan development as my desire is to assist in their success - effectively working myself out of their lives. They learn the coping skills rather than dependence on a person to go from one crisis to the next.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression LGBT Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Codependency Communication problems Control issues Eating and food-related issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Joyce McDowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649527862.

  • LPC · Oklahoma · LPC02572 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Joyce McDowell

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

42 reviews

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Joyce is a wonderfully intelligent and compassionate therapist! Joyce listens and understands exactly what is going on in your life. I’d recommend Joyce to anyone!

Reviewed November 2024

Joyce is very intuitive and attentive to my needs. She is an active listener with a warm personality. I appreciate her so much!

Reviewed November 2024

Joyce is a top of the line therapist: skilled, caring, compassionate, wise, responsive, intelligent & a lovely person. Highly recommended.

Reviewed September 2024

Joyce has definitely helped me in the process of becoming a better me and making a better life for myself

Reviewed September 2024

Excellent first session and looking forward to the next one.

Reviewed September 2024

Joyce McDowell listens to concerns and helps you figure out solutions and ways to handle different situations.

Reviewed September 2024

Joyce has been very helpful in my healing journey with my Mother.

Reviewed April 2024

I've been seeing Joyce for about a year or so! She's an excellent, pragmatic, and empathetic therapist that is very versatile! She can be solution-oriented or simply a pleasant person to talk and vent with! She is able to tackle many of my different concerns and she knows how to prioritize what needs to be addressed first. She's the best therapist I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I will always recommend her! 10/10!

Reviewed April 2024

She is absolutely awesome in listening and helping me through my life challenges, even after 1 session, we have made huge headway. Recommend!

Reviewed April 2024

Joyce has been nothing short of amazing. In only two sessions I feel that we have covered so much ground already. I’m looking forward to many more sessions to come!

Reviewed March 2024

Joyce seems to know what I need more than I do. I appreciate her being in tune with my needs.

Reviewed March 2024

Joyce McDowell is a great therapist. She has helped me alot with her care, insights, skill and being there for me. Ever grateful to this great therapist.

Reviewed March 2024

Joyce is a great listener and has wisdom as well.

Reviewed April 2023

She is very good

Reviewed November 2022

We’ve only had one session but from my experiences so far with Joyce she has been very caring, understanding and willing to help me understand myself more. I look forward to our next sessions.

Reviewed November 2022

Joyce is personable and knowledgable and provides the tools necessary for growth and awareness.

Reviewed July 2022

I love Joyce so much!! She has such a kind heart and is the best listener while still of course giving you good advice you could be using for the rest of your life!

Reviewed December 2023

Joyce is a top of the line therapist; insightful, skilled, caring, the best. She really helps me with the most difficult of relationships. She helps me work on my goals. I highly recommend Joyce, and appreciate her service a lot.

Reviewed November 2023

Joyce is a very kind and attentive therapist. She listens, offers valuable advice and is always there when needed. I would recommend her highly to anyone who needs a skillful ear. I am extremely grateful for her.

Reviewed November 2023

I instantly felt comfortable sharing with my therapist. She made me feel very comfortable and was able to give me several thoughts to contemplate. I look forward to speaking with her again in the future.

Reviewed September 2023

Great response time I feel very comfortable talking with Mrs McDowell

Reviewed September 2023

Love my Joyce. She’s just the kind of therapist I needed. I like how honest she is and her emphasis on communication has helped me a lot already.

Reviewed September 2023

Joyce has been amazing. She is very direct and unbiased in the therapy she provides.

Reviewed September 2023

We are very compatible, she has wisdom and faith in God I appreciate both

Reviewed August 2023

Joyce is a wonderful therapist; understanding, skilled, great listener, warm heart and with a good sense of humor.,She is devoted to helping me and there for me. Highly recommended.

Reviewed June 2023

Joyce is awesome. She helps me cut through my self-doubts and doesn’t beat around the bush. She lets me run the session and offers guidance and wisdom without bias.

Reviewed June 2023

Joyce is an awesome therapist. She was very compassionate and caring, and she helped give me tools I needed to learn to help with anxiety. I’m so grateful for the times I talked with Joyce. She listened and asked questions that helped me work through things. Thank you Joyce!

Reviewed March 2023

She is extremely well versed in therepy technique

Reviewed March 2023

Joyce is great!

Reviewed February 2023

Miss Joyce is fantastic! She listens. She offers help. She is super easy to talk to! I was hesitant to share things with a stranger but it’s nice having someone to talk to about everything. Whenever I need her she’s there!

Reviewed April 2023

Joyce is very good at meeting me where I'm at, hearing me out about what I may be struggling with and presenting alternative perspectives on my situation. I find her advice very helpful!

Reviewed January 2023

Joyce is the best therapist I've ever had. She made me feel so at home and welcome to share who I am. She made a personal connection with me and shared her stories, giving me insight and making me feel like I wasn't alone. She gave a warm and maternal energy and had a great balance of both supporting and challenging me. She offered me guidance and worksheets if I wanted more homework, and she checked in on me throughout the week with thoughtful messages. She goes above and beyond at what she does. Thank you, Joyce!

Reviewed January 2023

She's an amazing therapist

Reviewed January 2023

My life is going so much better since working through stuff with Joyce! I have been happier and seen such great progress within myself. Everyone needs a Joyce in their life!!!

Reviewed December 2022

the best person in the world hands down. she's a person i could call my best friend, and person whom i can trust with anything and that's big for me. if i ever happen to venture into therapy again, i will definitely be searching for Joyce McDowell.

Reviewed December 2022

I will after some experience with Her. We’ve had one meeting.

Reviewed November 2022

Joyce is very supportive and insightful. She has helped me a lot to recognize the areas I do have control over and where I need to just let go.

Reviewed April 2022

Joyce is great always has great insight and helpful tips

Reviewed April 2022

Joyce and I have met once, but she is awesome! One session helped me a ton, and look forward to a couple more!

Reviewed March 2022

Joyce is a wonderful listener and she offers helpful insight and suggestions. She understands what I need and she helps me to find clarity within my mind and soul to problems that trouble me.

Reviewed February 2022

I love having Joyce McDowell as my therapist. She’s really good at putting things into the right perspective and helps me be more positive.

Reviewed February 2022

She listened to my (very complex) issues and made very helpful suggestions and comments. She was compassionate, and affirmed my reasoning, and sometimes asked me to consider some alternate perspectives. Overall, very helpful. I am considering additional sessions as I work through the long-term issues.

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Joyce McDowell offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Joyce McDowell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Joyce McDowell speak?

Joyce McDowell speaks English.

How many years of experience does Joyce McDowell have?

Joyce McDowell has 26 years of experience.

Where is Joyce McDowell licensed to practice?

Joyce McDowell is licensed to practice in Oklahoma.

Does Joyce McDowell accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Joyce McDowell does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Joyce McDowell offer?

Joyce McDowell offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Joyce McDowell?

Joyce McDowell can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Joyce McDowell?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.