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Dr. Joy Canfield, Psychologist

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Joy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Joy. View 2 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

She is very good at sending responses and resources.

Reviewed June 2020

Very helpful in sorting through issues and finding strategies and tactics to deal with situations and concerns.

Reviewed April 2020

More about Joy

  • 24 years' experience
  • Female
  • Psychologist

Thank you very much for taking the time to read my profile. As a licensed psychologist, author, and business person in New York City, I provide a wide spectrum of therapy, consultation, and personal and career coaching to individuals. Overarchingly, we strive to develop a plan for their goal achievement and aim to maximize their potential -- both personally and professionally. Some of the focus areas of my work with adult men and women include:

Transitioning from one job or career to another

Transitioning from being a stay-at-home parent back into the work place

Striving to feel like their "old selves" and finding new solutions and alternatives to maximize their present strengths

Preparing for an important interview or audition

Sorting through relationship hurdles and milestones

Restoring alignment in approaching day to day (and broader goals) with an optimistic and realistic approach.

In our work in therapy, we aim to: 1) conceptualize the "big picture," 2) break the broad view into smaller more manageable parts, 3) identify strengths and helpful behaviors and methods, as well as to 4) examine any circumstances - personal or professional - that may be interfering with goal achievement. By assessing personal history and strengths, clients are better equipped to create a firm foundation from which they may develop both short term and life long action plans. The emphasis of my clinical work is in the use of cognitive behavioral and solution focused psychology. Our approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in common sense.

Readings to Support Our Work:

Sometimes it's easy to feel out of alignment with your basic self. One of my books has a range of readings which focus on re-aligning your actions to who you really are. Therapy is a tool to help you ultimately be your own therapist by fully embracing your autonomy and your authentic self. You do indeed come into therapy with everything that you need. And all we strive to do is ensure that you are being you! It sounds so simple, yet it can indeed be harder than we'd think. Be Your Foundation: Be You. A Psychologist's Notes to Clients is a compilation of readings written for my clients, colleagues, and various organizations over the recent years.

A past relationship on your mind? Another resource that we may review is a short book entitled Past Relationship - Present You: Starting Afresh with Fruits from the Old Tree. This is a quick read written for those who have a past relationship almost in their rear view mirror. It identifies the key principles that predict positive human interactions as well as the simplest ways to demonstrate those elements as well as the pitfalls that may unnecessarily lead to conflict.

Entering Retirement? Or an adult child of older parents? One area of my research led to consulting with older adults as they prepare for and live in their retirement years. This research helped us to identify and explore what is influential to their happiness and well being. Living in Retirement and Helping Your Parents Enjoy Retirement is a resource that we may use in our work to help navigate the transitioning path of both seniors and adult children of older parents. And some great news..... *age* is not a predictor of psychological well being in our older years!

One of the vital elements of our work together is to gain understanding as to how you view yourself, your world, and those who are in your life. Viewing the world through your eyes and better understanding what matters the most to you will help us to: 1) identify what's helpful to you as well as 2) what could be creating some dissonance or discomfort. Finding your own sense of consistency and reliability will help you experience a more grounded anchor point and project a feeling of safety and acceptance within yourself and in response to others. Throughout our work, we will aim to focus on perpetuating a healthful, balanced approach to optimistic living. If you live in New York state and would like to consider working with Dr. Canfield to help you devise a plan for your own solutions, feel free to contact BetterHelp!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Career difficulties Coaching Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Depression Caregiver issues and stress Divorce and separation Jealousy Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Pregnancy and childbirth Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Licenses

Dr. Joy Canfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831333293.

  • Psychologist · New York · 018056 · Expires April 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dr. Joy Canfield

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

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Clients mention: Helpful

She is very good at sending responses and resources.

Reviewed June 2020

Very helpful in sorting through issues and finding strategies and tactics to deal with situations and concerns.

Reviewed April 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Joy Canfield offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Joy Canfield works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Joy Canfield speak?

Dr. Joy Canfield speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Joy Canfield have?

Dr. Joy Canfield has 24 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Joy Canfield licensed to practice?

Dr. Joy Canfield is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Dr. Joy Canfield accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Joy Canfield does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Joy Canfield offer?

Dr. Joy Canfield offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

How can I communicate with Dr. Joy Canfield?

Dr. Joy Canfield can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Joy Canfield?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.