Lisa Joy, LCSW-C

Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical

“Your well-being matters. Therapy can be a place to pause, reflect, and care for yourself while navigating the demands of life and work, to live a fulfilled, meaningful life.”

ABOUT Lisa Joy

Lisa has over 30 years of clinical experience and 18 years in behavioral health leadership. She supports adults, including helping professionals, in caring for their own well-being.

Lisa recognizes that professionals who care for others may need dedicated space for themselves. Her work supports both personal well-being and quality of life.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Her broad background includes work with children, adults, families, groups, students, and professionals in private and public treatment settings. She is a Maryland board-approved clinical supervisor and offers individual consultation to licensed psychotherapists.

Her leadership experience offers insight into organizational changes and challenges, employee wellness, burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral injury.

CLINICAL FOCUS

Lisa supports anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, life stressors, burnout, compassion fatigue, moral injury, and workplace concerns. Her holistic and integrative approach includes CBT, ACT, strengths-based, person-centered, solution-focused, systems-oriented, psychoeducation, and mindfulness.

Lisa may work on mindful self-compassion, resilience, coping, self-care, empowerment, and psychological flexibility. She chooses methods based on the person, their environment, their past and present experiences, their beliefs, their values, strengths, and goals.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C), Maryland
Master of Social Work with a mental health and clinical specialization, University of Maryland School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Work, minor in French, McDaniel College
Maryland Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor

Common Areas of Support

Anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, stress, burnout, compassion fatigue

Therapeutic Approach

Holistic, integrative, CBT, ACT, strengths-based, person-centered

Works With

Adults, including helping professionals

Services Offered

Individual therapy; individual consultation for licensed psychotherapists

Locations & Appointments

Virtual throughout Maryland

Find the Right Fit

Our care team guides consultations and clinician matching to help you find the best fit for your unique needs, goals, and preferences.

Testimonials

Real Stories. Meaningful Change.

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I can’t say enough great things about Washington Psychological Wellness. From the very first appointment, I felt welcomed, respected, and genuinely heard. The entire team is professional, compassionate, and creates a comfortable environment where it’s easy to open up without feeling judged.

The therapists take the time to truly understand your situation and provide thoughtful, practical guidance that’s tailored to your individual needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. Scheduling has been easy, communication is excellent, and every interaction has been positive.

If you’re looking for a practice that genuinely cares about your mental health and personal growth, I highly recommend Washington Psychological Wellness. Their professionalism, empathy, and commitment to helping their clients make them an outstanding choice for anyone seeking quality mental health care.
  
 
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APPOINTMENT

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LOCATIONS

Rockville

In-person

Gaithersburg

In-person

Germantown

In-Person

Virtual

Available throughout DC, MD, VA, and other states based on clinician licensure.

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Phone Number

(301) 769-5878

Email Address

info@washington-psychwellness.com

Locations

845-F Quince Orchard Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD

1395 Piccard Dr Suite 110, Rockville, MD 20850

Germantown

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