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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC

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Desoto, TX 75115
Feeling tired, worried, or stuck in cycles of anxiety or sadness? I help adults and couples calm their minds, lift heavy burdens, and build lives they truly love. In this warm, affirming space, you never have to over-explain your background—your culture, identity, & unique story are fully honored. • For Individuals: We'll navigate work stress, family expectations, & how media pressures impact self-esteem. • For Couples: We'll break the cycle of exhausting arguments, trading defensiveness for deep connection. Therapy is a partnership where you are the expert. Let's move at your pace toward clarity and joy.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all; it is a collaborative partnership where you are the expert. In a warm, affirming space that honors your culture and identity, we will work through a person-centered lens. Together, we will move at your pace toward healing and clarity, fostering a deeper sense of confidence, peace, and everyday joy.
You don’t have to over-explain your background here. I help adults manage the complex pressures of identity, family expectations, and cultural or workplace stress. If you are facing difficult life transitions, my focus is on helping you feel fully understood while cultivating the clarity and confidence to build a life you truly love.
Call or Dr. Joy Liani Hallman now for a free 15 minute consultation - (469) 707-9431

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Joy of Life Counseling & Wellness, PLLC

Desoto, TX 75115

(469) 707-9431

Joy of Life Counseling & Wellness, PLLC

Houston, TX 77002

My website
I offer improved access and convenience through Telehealth sessions Monday through Friday, with a few early slots on Sundays, too.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (469) 707-9431
Photo of Dr. Joy Liani Hallman, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Joy of Life Counseling & Wellness, PLLC

Desoto, TX 75115

(469) 707-9431

Joy of Life Counseling & Wellness, PLLC

Houston, TX 77002

My website
I offer improved access and convenience through Telehealth sessions Monday through Friday, with a few early slots on Sundays, too.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Ascension SmartHealth
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Curative
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross of PA
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I am in-network with the insurance providers listed on my profile. For out-of-network clients, I offer self-pay options and am happy to discuss ways to keep therapy accessible and affordable.
Photo of Dr. Joy Liani Hallman, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (469) 707-9431
"
I am in-network with the insurance providers listed on my profile. For out-of-network clients, I offer self-pay options and am happy to discuss ways to keep therapy accessible and affordable.
Photo of Dr. Joy Liani Hallman, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (469) 707-9431

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 95018 Joy Liani Hallman
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 15 years
  • Attended Argosy University, Los Angeles , Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology , Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Phillips Graduate Institute (now Phillips Graduate University) Two Professional Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credentials / 2005
  • Degree/Diploma from Phillips Graduate Institute (now Phillips Graduate University) Master of Arts in School Counseling /Psychology / 2005
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With over 15 years as a therapist & decades as a professional dancer & choreographer, I bring a uniquely nuanced, empathetic approach to counseling. My background as a credentialed school counselor, combined with specialized skills in PPS & child welfare, allows me to foster deep, creative healing.
Photo of Dr. Joy Liani Hallman, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (469) 707-9431
"
With over 15 years as a therapist & decades as a professional dancer & choreographer, I bring a uniquely nuanced, empathetic approach to counseling. My background as a credentialed school counselor, combined with specialized skills in PPS & child welfare, allows me to foster deep, creative healing.
Photo of Dr. Joy Liani Hallman, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (469) 707-9431

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples; Cultural; Self-esteem; African American
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Medication Management
  • Obesity
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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We will work together in our first few meetings to better understand & process challenges you might be facing. From there, we will create a personalized plan to help you feel like yourself again & regain control. You'll receive tools to protect your mental well-being against external pressures. Most people start to feel better within the 1st month, with continued, lasting improvements over time.
Photo of Dr. Joy Liani Hallman, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (469) 707-9431
"
We will work together in our first few meetings to better understand & process challenges you might be facing. From there, we will create a personalized plan to help you feel like yourself again & regain control. You'll receive tools to protect your mental well-being against external pressures. Most people start to feel better within the 1st month, with continued, lasting improvements over time.
Photo of Dr. Joy Liani Hallman, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (469) 707-9431

3 Endorsements

Rosana DaSilva
Rosana DaSilva
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, EMDR-CT
Dr. Hallman honors her name by being a joy to work with and a genuine advocate for truth. She skillfully integrates the art and science of therapy in an authentic way, that helps others find liberation from pain, focusing on emotional and mental healing.
Elizabeth Tayem
Elizabeth Tayem
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Dr. Hallman is a great therapist. I highly recommend her for her exceptional clinical skills, compassion and professionalism. She brings a rare balance that combines evidence-based practice and genuine warmth creating a space where clients feel seen.
Charlie McMillin
Charlie McMillin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Joy Hallman is an exceptional colleague and is passionate about the care and treatment of her clients.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Can read Spanish; not too fluent as a speaker.

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Can read Spanish; not too fluent as a speaker.

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Transpersonal
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I am person-centered, my approach focuses on treating the whole person (mind, body, & spirit,) and offers practical, hands-on tools to help you navigate challenges & live more authentically. I blend the depth of Humanistic/Existential work with practical, evidenced based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT,) narrative therapy, & mindfulness tools to foster symptom reduction & self-empowerment.
Photo of Dr. Joy Liani Hallman, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (469) 707-9431
"
I am person-centered, my approach focuses on treating the whole person (mind, body, & spirit,) and offers practical, hands-on tools to help you navigate challenges & live more authentically. I blend the depth of Humanistic/Existential work with practical, evidenced based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT,) narrative therapy, & mindfulness tools to foster symptom reduction & self-empowerment.
Photo of Dr. Joy Liani Hallman, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (469) 707-9431

Location

Primary Location

Joy of Life Counseling & Wellness, PLLC

Desoto, TX 75115

(469) 707-9431

Additional Location

Joy of Life Counseling & Wellness, PLLC

Houston, TX 77002

(469) 707-9431

Nearby Areas

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I offer improved access and convenience through Telehealth sessions Monday through Friday, with a few early slots on Sundays, too.
Photo of Dr. Joy Liani Hallman, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Call for a free consultation now - (469) 707-9431
"
I offer improved access and convenience through Telehealth sessions Monday through Friday, with a few early slots on Sundays, too.
Photo of Dr. Joy Liani Hallman, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PPSC
Call for a free consultation now - (469) 707-9431