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Joy Gumm, LCSW
Wisconsin
Wisconsin LCSW - anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Client-centered care
- Motivational interviewing
About Joy
Joy Gumm is a Wisconsin licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and life changes. She works with individuals facing relationship and family problems, grief, parenting strain, anger, depression, and caregiver or aging-related challenges.
In sessions she focuses on clear, practical conversation about what feels hard right now. She listens to what a person is managing and then tries concrete steps to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the approaches she uses to identify thinking patterns and test new responses.
Joy also uses client-centered methods that center the person’s own goals and motivation techniques to help take steps when change feels difficult. That combination aims to make action more manageable and less overwhelming for people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, or isolation.
She frames therapy as work to notice small patterns, try alternative behaviors, and track what helps. Sessions emphasize plain language, specific skills, and realistic next steps that fit daily life. The plan evolves based on what the person reports back.
People seeking help start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, client-centered work, and motivation translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on noticing specific thoughts and testing different responses. It breaks problems into small steps so people can practice new skills between sessions and track what changes. This approach is often used for anxiety, stress, low mood, and patterns that get in the way of daily routines.Client-centered work emphasizes listening and the person's goals. The therapist reflects what a person says and helps set priorities based on their own values. Motivational Interviewing uses short conversations to boost readiness and plan small, workable steps when change feels difficult.
Choosing the best mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist discusses goals, tries methods, and adjusts the plan based on what the person finds useful. This is a collaborative process focused on practical adjustments that fit each person's life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove the need to travel to appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and tracking tools to work in remote sessions so progress can be reviewed between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting strain, anger, and depression.
How does she usually work with clients?
The approach is practical and conversational, using clear steps to notice thoughts and try new behaviors alongside reflective listening.
How much experience does she have?
Joy has 20 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and provides services based on that credential.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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