Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Joy Gironda, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 085702
- NPI
- 1881948461
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Joy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Joy
Joy Gironda is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, grief, depression, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. Her work also addresses codependency and personality-related concerns.
Joy uses practical conversations to identify what is causing pressure in everyday life. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, and then helps clients try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on small, concrete changes that make daily routines and relationships feel more manageable.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That means she may help a person notice unhelpful thoughts, practice skills for emotional regulation, or strengthen motivation for change. Techniques are explained simply and applied to real situations like work stress or family conflict.
Joy aims to make therapy straightforward and goal-oriented. She and the client set clear, realistic steps and check progress together. This helps people see if an approach is working and decide what to try next.
Background work includes long-term experience in community and clinical settings in New York. Over the years she has supported people through addiction recovery, trauma-related distress, parenting strain, and relationship breakdowns. Her practice centers on practical strategies that fit busy lives.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Joy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills are useful when strong emotions, anger, or relationship conflicts make daily life harder. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify personal goals and strengthen commitment to change, especially around addictions and behavior change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joy collaborates with each person to test what helps best for their goals and situation. She checks progress and adjusts methods based on the client's needs and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing format and scheduling happens during the matching and intake steps so sessions can align with everyday schedules and responsibilities.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflict, grief, depression, self-esteem, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, trauma and abuse, plus codependency and personality-related concerns.
How does her therapeutic style feel in sessions?
She keeps conversations practical and focused on everyday life. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try concrete changes that fit a client's routine.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with that credential listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers