Joy Steiner, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting relationships and resilience
- Family relationship support
- Trauma and grief care
- Nine years experience
About Joy Steiner
Joy Steiner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Florida with nine years of clinical experience and active licensure in both Florida (FL LCSW SW20516) and Nevada (NV LCSW 11218-C). She brings experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges and life transitions, drawing on training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.
Her work emphasizes relationship dynamics, family stress, parenting concerns, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She addresses a wide range of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue, as well as related areas such as attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.
Joy adopts a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance that centers each person as the expert on their own experience. She helps clients build self-compassion, strengthen communication skills, and navigate painful or confusing transitions. Using evidence-informed techniques, she partners with individuals and families to process past wounds, develop practical coping tools, and cultivate more authentic, resilient connections with themselves and others.
Her practice focuses on providing thoughtful, individualized care that balances empathic listening with structured interventions aimed at sustainable change.
Her work emphasizes relationship dynamics, family stress, parenting concerns, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She addresses a wide range of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue, as well as related areas such as attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.
Joy adopts a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance that centers each person as the expert on their own experience. She helps clients build self-compassion, strengthen communication skills, and navigate painful or confusing transitions. Using evidence-informed techniques, she partners with individuals and families to process past wounds, develop practical coping tools, and cultivate more authentic, resilient connections with themselves and others.
Her practice focuses on providing thoughtful, individualized care that balances empathic listening with structured interventions aimed at sustainable change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joy Steiner have?
Joy Steiner has nine years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Joy Steiner a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are FL LCSW SW20516 and NV LCSW 11218-C.
In which languages does Joy Steiner provide therapy?
Joy Steiner provides therapy in English.
Where is Joy Steiner located?
Joy Steiner is located in Florida.
How can I work with Joy Steiner as my therapist?
You can work with Joy Steiner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joy Steiner work with international clients?
Joy Steiner does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joy Steiner cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that guide online connection and healing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take actions aligned with those values. It combines mindfulness and practical skills to reduce the hold of unhelpful thoughts and increase meaningful engagement in life - useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection. It supports people in understanding attachment needs, improving relationship communication, and healing wounds that interfere with intimacy and trust.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joy Steiner works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and pace, adjusting strategies as needs evolve so therapy remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent support around work, family, or health demands. For many people, this range of modalities allows them to engage with licensed professionals in ways that match their schedule and comfort while maintaining continuity of care during life changes.