VIRTUAL THERAPY FOR ADULTS ACROSS MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS
Feeling overwhelmed?
Helping Anxious Adults Regain a Sense of Control
A FAMILIAR PATTERN
Is this you?
WHEN THE PAST WON’T STAY IN THE PAST
You get triggered easily by the things that remind you of the past
You tell yourself “it wasn’t that bad”, but your body disagrees by reacting
Nightmares or restless sleep leave you drained before the day starts
You are fine one moment and flooded the next, with no in-between
You are avoiding more and more, and life is becoming smaller and smaller
WHEN YOUR MIND WON’T QUIET DOWN
“What if” thoughts spinning in your head
Your mind replays conversations for hours after they happen
Always feeling on edge, like something bad is about to happen
You can’t let yourself rest, even when there is nothing to do and when nothing is wrong
You lie awake rehearsing scenarios instead of sleeping
WHEN NOTHING YOU DO FEELS LIKE ENOUGH
You never feel good enough no matter how much you accomplish
You compare yourself to everyone else and always come up short
Saying “no” to others brings guilt
Saying “yes” to yourself feels selfish
You are terrified of getting things “wrong” or being found out that you are not as capable
You feel the need to be everything for everyone
WHEN OCD RUNS THE SHOW
Disturbing thoughts pop into your head uninvited, and you can’t shake them
Things have to feel “just right” or you can’t move on
You know the rituals don’t make sense, but stopping feels impossible
You look for 100% certainty - “pretty sure” is never enough
OCD eats your time and drains your energy, leaving you exhausted
If you can relate to any of the above,
you’ve come to the right place.
NOT YOUR TYPICAL TALK THERAPY
Therapy that goes deeper than just getting through the week.
Hi, I am Joy Gillespie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Missouri LCSW #2013037931; Arkansas LCSW #12663-C) and Certified EMDR Therapist providing online therapy for adults in Missouri and Arkansas. I help adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, PTSD, perfectionism, and people-pleasing break free from patterns that leave them feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or never quite good enough.
My approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy. This isn't the kind of therapy where you rehash your week and leave with a pat on the back. We explore why certain thoughts, emotions, and behaviors keep showing up, and work on changing the patterns that keep you stuck.
I use a combination of evidence-based treatments including Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) to explore underlying emotional patterns and internal conflicts. My approach is active, focused, and designed to help you address more than just the symptoms.
Because meaningful change isn't one-size-fits-all, our work is tailored to your experiences, needs, and goals. Together, we will work toward helping you feel more confident, less controlled by anxiety and old patterns, and more at ease with yourself.
MSW, LCSW | Certified EMDR Therapist | Licensed in MO & AR | 15+ Years Experience | Telehealth Only
“When solving problems,
dig at the roots instead of just hacking at the leaves.”
ANTHONY J. D’ANGELO
SPECIALTIES
Ways we can work together.
Evidence-based therapy tailored to the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Quiet the spiral, understand your triggers, and feel steadier in daily life, instead of bracing for the next wave of worry.
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EMDR-informed care to help your mind and body stop reliving what happened, and start feeling safe in the present again.
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ERP-based treatment for intrusive thoughts, checking, reassurance, and “just right” patterns, so you can get your time and energy back.
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Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome
Evidence-based care to quiet your inner critic, set boundaries without guilt, and untangle your worth from what you do.
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Therapy that meets you where you are.
Meet by secure video from a private space anywhere in Missouri or Arkansas. No commute, no unfamiliar waiting room. Just focused time set aside for the work that matters.
A private space
A phone, tablet, or computer
Internet connection — that is all you need
Three simple steps from first call to first session — see exactly what to expect.
CLIENT STORIES
What Clients Say
“
It has been a very enlightening, insightful and overall great experience working with Joy. I have come further in these few short months than I ever had in years of mental health counseling. I will never forget Joy.
— Former Client
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Joy is a natural therapist. She has a very caring and compassionate heart to do her job well. She always makes me feel relaxed and comfortable. Even when we were working on some tough stuff, she was always there for me. I’ve been using the exercises she taught me. My anxiety has gone down a lot since I saw her.
— Former Client
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I've had therapy for as long as I could remember. Most therapists just nod their heads and listen, but Joy really helped me do the work I knew I needed to do. I've grown so much since I started seeing her. Highly recommend Joy!
— Former Client
A FIRST CONVERSATION
Interested in getting started?
A free 30-minute consultation gives us time to talk about what you need, answer your questions, and see whether we are a good fit. No pressure, and no commitment to continue.