- Grief and loss
- Life purpose support
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Joelle
Joelle Purdy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the District of Columbia with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and questions about life purpose. Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and compassion fatigue.
She focuses on listening closely and building rapport so clients can name what matters most. Sessions are conversational and interactive. Joelle uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
Her work often looks at complicated feelings around loss and change. That can mean talking through anticipatory grief, mourning a death, or coping with the loss of a job, role, or dream. Joelle also supports people navigating blended family issues, multicultural concerns, guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
She brings motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when the task is decision making or setting short-term goals. That approach keeps sessions focused on what clients want to do next, and what steps feel doable. Joelle adapts conversations to a person’s goals and pace rather than following a fixed script.
People seeking help with self-esteem, intimacy-related struggles, career transitions, or caregiving burdens will find a clinician who works to clarify priorities. She also takes on women's issues and supports people exploring self-love. Language of sessions is English and practice is based in the District of Columbia.
How her clinical approaches translate to online work
Joelle commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her clinical work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage depression, or move through difficult decisions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and help someone pause in stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can shift over time from skills practice to goal-focused planning depending on what the client wants to address.
The therapist's original profile did not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many clients find online sessions help slot therapy into a busy life - they can be easier to fit around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Online work also makes it simpler to follow up on skills between sessions and to use brief check-ins when a full session is not needed.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and questions about life purpose. Additional focuses include caregiver issues, aging and hospice and multicultural concerns.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. The emphasis is on noticing patterns and trying small, concrete steps.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in the District of Columbia with four years of clinical experience. Much of her work involves grief and coping with life changes.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a DC LICSW and practices from the District of Columbia. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English and focused on clients within her licensed region.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be checked during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
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