What does "dawn" mean to you?
Are you stuck with a dark feeling that you just can't shake?
Maybe feeling isolated, alone?
Scared to make a choice, but painfully aware that something needs to change?
Has something recently happened that shook you to your core?
Or are you realizing (like we all do) that old "stuff" is lingering in your life
- and you really don't know what to do about it?
The dawn is coming, my friend.
We'll help you redefine, renew and rebuild after hard times. Through creative arts, reflection, mind-body experience, practical skills, & knowledge of trauma recovery, Joy and the Recreating Dawn team will walk you through the stages of healing.
What to expect: Joy is a straight-forward therapist, who respectfully & skillfully supports and challenges you towards new perspectives. She and her team will guide you on your journey to overcome stuckness & pain with humor & a little dose of reality & a whole lot of creativity.
We are passionate about Personal Growth and helping others realize the ability they already have within themselves to make it through difficult times, survive and even thrive! Our accepting and non-judgmental approach allows clients to quickly build comfort in sessions. Using expressive tools to cope plus exploring core concerns that are a barrier to a balanced, authentic, healthy life is an effective treatment and can be adapted to any client's needs.
No stranger to surprises that take your breath away and suffering, Joy, Madilyn and Leah connect to anyone on the arduous journey of self-exploration, healing & ultimately hope.
You don't even have to believe it, just show up.
Reinventing Dawn, Recreating with Joy.
2001
Client-Centered Specialties
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Traumatic Experiences (PTSD)
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Complex Trauma
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Childhood or Developmental Trauma
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Somatic / Body-based issues including
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migraines
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chronic pain or illnesses
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Family Abuse
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Resolving Conflict & Communication
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Coping Skills
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Relationship Issues
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Grief & Loss
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Life Transitions
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Identity Issues
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Parenting
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Self-Esteem
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Stress
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Women's Issues
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Religious or Spiritual Abuse
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Being an Empath or Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
Services Options include: Face to Face Counseling Services
in the greater Cleveland, Ohio area.
Technology-Assisted Art Therapy in *most states* in the U.S. and
Telehealth - Video Conference Counseling throughout Ohio.
About
Joy Williams
With decades of experience working with children, teachers and families in various settings, plus over 12 years working with people of all ages to overcome behavioral challenges, emotional concerns, traumatic events and serious mental illness symptoms - I'm poised to help you along in your healing process - whatever the step, stage or area of need. The creative art therapies are accessible and helpful to anyone and we're ready to teach you how to use them to recover, heal and grow.
Qualifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC) - Ohio - E.2303313
Nationally Board Certified Art Therapist - (ATR-BC) 16-186
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
EMDR Trained from https://www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com/
Master of Arts
Counseling Psychology & Expressive Art Therapy
Prescott College | 2007-2010
Volunteer work:
Arizona Art Therapy Association | 2009-2015
Served on the board in various roles, from Student Liaison to President
Certified “Yoga Gangster”
Connection Coalition | 2014
Trauma-Informed Outreach: Trained to provide yoga programs in schools, shelters, jails, foster homes, rehabilitation centers and more
Plus being a Resilient Badass, Growth-Oriented Mama of 2, Life Partner, and Dog Mom to 3 unruly beasts