Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Joy Nyhuis-Wing, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 8231-123
- NPI
- 1568639359
- Experience
- 27 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
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
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
- Parenting support
About Joy
Joy Nyhuis-Wing is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with 27 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Sessions are practical and focused on what helps day to day.
She uses approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide conversations and skills practice. That means sessions often include learning specific coping skills, practicing attention and breathing strategies, and addressing difficult memories in manageable steps. The language is simple and direct so people can use ideas between visits.
Joy helps people sort through relationship ruptures, attachment concerns, and feelings of abandonment. She also addresses caregiver stress, impulsivity, shame, and isolation. Work may include identifying patterns, improving emotion regulation, and planning small, realistic changes.
In sessions she balances practical tools with time to talk about painful events and feelings. People leave with clear next steps they can try at home. Joy frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving rather than abstract theory.
Her long experience includes supporting people through panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and mood difficulties. She emphasizes steady progress and practical strategies that fit into everyday life.
BHow sessions work
How DBT, Mindfulness, and Trauma-Focused Work Translate Online
Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills. Online sessions can include practicing these skills together, role plays, and homework planning to use during stressful moments.Mindfulness Therapy focuses on paying attention on purpose in the present moment. In tele-sessions that can mean guided attention exercises, short breathing practices, and checking how these practices affect daily routine and stress.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses difficult memories and reactions in a paced way. The work often moves between telling parts of the story, safety and grounding strategies, and building skills to manage strong emotions.
Finding which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needed. That means discussing what helps most and shifting emphasis when something feels unhelpful.
Confirm current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people practice skills in their day-to-day context and keep momentum between sessions.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, depression, and ADHD.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy with an emphasis on practical skills and step-by-step work.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Wisconsin LCSW credential and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling 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