Emotional Journey, LLC
Ms. Joyce A. Thompson, MS, LCMFT

As a down-to-earth therapist, I use an integrative approach to therapy. My own unique style is comprised of several different methodologies which include Emotionally Focused Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Mind Mapping, and Attachment Theory allows me to provide warmth, sensitivity, caring and compassion to my clients. The addition of Cognitive/Behavioral techniques when appropriate, allows me to provide practical suggestions which can make life run more smoothly for my clients. I also place an emphasis upon intergenerational patterns which may be reoccurring in the life of my clients, as these may be contributing to their inability to cope in an optimal manner with both themselves and with others. I have found this approach to work well with individuals, couples, or families.

I strive to help my clients build upon their own strengths and to identify and achieve the goals which are important to them. Since I believe strongly in each of my clients, I make an effort to help them to believe in themselves, so that they may find the solutions which would best help them to overcome their life challenges and/or psychological issues. I aim to assist my clients in seeing the difference between where they are in life and where they want to be. In helping my client(s) to view their past or present emotional pain, they can begin making new choices as to how they want to live their lives. As a therapist, I attempt to guide my clients towards the achievement of emotional freedom.

My approach to therapy varies from client-to-client and from session-to-session, as I feel that it is important to remain flexible in the treatment of my clients. I feel that no two clients or their treatment should ever be exactly alike. I tailor sessions to best meet the individual needs of each person which enters into my office. What never varies is my earnest effort to create a safe environment filled with genuine empathy and understanding, along with my commitment to `walk alongside of' my client(s), as we explore any problematic, intergenerational patterns and/or attachment injuries. Through my distinctive therapeutic approach I am able to take an active role in getting to better know my client, as they get to know themselves better. I find it to be a privilege to share, along with my client, as we set out together on their emotional journey.

Since opening my private practice in July 2007, I have grown so that I have needed to add additional therapists (both male and female) over time.  Since then, I have added Monica Boknecht, MS, LMFT, Ty Kasper, MS, LMFT, Raquel Moeder, MS, LMFT, Daina Schatzman, MS, LMFT to provide a style of therapy quite similar to my own.  We all specialize in working with individuals, couples, families; including all ages from tots to the elderly.  All of the other therapists at Emotional Journey offer the same level of honesty, compassion, and committment to their clients as I do to mine.  All of us truly care about our clients and their well-being, which is a must for those working here at Emotional Journey. 

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