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Joy Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Joy Watkins

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Chicago, IL 60625
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (872) 241-1935
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Hello. My name is Joy Watkins, LCSW in Illinois and I look forward to working with you and assisting you in working through your issues of trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Post Partum Depression, Grief and Loss using many evidence-based approaches.
My communication style consists of listening to understand and giving feedback as needed. I create a safe environment to be your authentic self and release all emotions as needed.
I have been a therapist for over 20 years and I was attracted to this field after realizing I like helping people and seeing them feel better than they have in a long time.
Take the first step to help. Call or Joy Watkins now - (872) 241-1935

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Chicago, IL 60625

(872) 241-1935

Chicago, IL 60641

I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (872) 241-1935
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Chicago, IL 60625

(872) 241-1935

Chicago, IL 60641

I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Coventry
  • First Health
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Health Alliance
  • Meritain Health
  • New Directions | Lucet
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (872) 241-1935
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Joy Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (872) 241-1935
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Joy Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149027542 Joy Watkins
  • Attended Springfield College, Master of Social Work (MSW), Graduated 2001
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (872) 241-1935
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Joy Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (872) 241-1935
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Joy Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
Do these issues align with your needs? or (872) 241-1935
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Joy Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (872) 241-1935
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Joy Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (872) 241-1935
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Joy Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (872) 241-1935
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Joy Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

Chicago, IL 60625

(872) 241-1935

Additional Location

Chicago, IL 60641

(872) 241-1935
Take the first step to help. Call now - (872) 241-1935
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Joy Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (872) 241-1935
Photo of Joy Watkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Joy Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW