Joy Mwendwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (703) 844-3549
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or a challenging relationship that impacts your daily life, relationships, or ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated just getting through the day? Are you wondering if life could feel better, more fulfilling, or aligned with your values? If this resonates with you, thank you for seeking support. I take a collaborative, wellness-based approach to counseling, partnering with my clients to address barriers standing in the way of their relational, spiritual, academic, or professional goals. Together, we will build on your strengths to create lasting change.
For two decades, I’ve used my professional, academic, and personal experiences to connect with clients meaningfully. I specialize in working with working mothers, professional women, Black women, internationals, PKs, and MKs. As a 1st gen American, I bring a multicultural and holistic perspective, often incorporating storytelling, spirituality, and proverbs.
My passion is to help clients overcome struggles, and navigate pain and trauma. I believe healing is a journey, and I am honored to walk alongside those who take the first steps toward wellness and wholeness. Kwakya kwa mundu ni vala wamukila (Kikamba proverb): “My morning is when I wake up.” Let today be your morning. Let’s take this journey together.
Call or Email Joy Mwendwa now for a free 15 minute consultation - (703) 844-3549
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $275
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Joy Mwendwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 844-3549
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701009430 Joy Mwendwa
- Attended Old Dominion University, Ph.D.
- License: LPC VA
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Joy Mwendwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (703) 844-3549
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Immigrant & international student stress
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- PK, TCK, MK, Doctoral Student Stress
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Joy Mwendwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (703) 844-3549
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Black and African American
I also speak
Kikamba ,
Swahili
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Black and African American
I also speak
Kikamba ,
Swahili
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- African-Indigenous infusion (proverbs, song)
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Joy Mwendwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (703) 844-3549
Groups
DMV Counseling Consulting & Coaching
We are a group of compassionate, professional, and culturally-trained counselors in Virginia. Why choose DMV Counselors? We offer AFFORDABLE Services since you get to choose from a tier of trained counselors - Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Resident Counselor, or Counseling Intern. We are also APPROACHABLE and ATTENTIVE being trained rigorous graduate in counseling degree programs and in cultural intelligence. Counseling services in different heart languages including Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Yoruba, and English may be available. We are AVAILABLE offering online counseling so you can meet from the convenience of your home or in person for those located near Centreville, VA.
Expertise
Addiction
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$60-$250
Group Meets
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 8 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Location
14631 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20121
Email Joy Mwendwa about this group or call - (703) 844-3549
Location
Primary Location
Cornerstone Counseling Consulting & Coaching/DMV
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 844-3549Email Me
Additional Location
14631 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 844-3549Nearby Areas
Joy Mwendwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 844-3549