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Joy Nussen

CA LMFT 28654, OR LMFT T1997
Credentials
CA LMFT 28654, OR LMFT T1997
NPI Number
1124395413
Location
Oregon
Languages
English
Joy Nussen

Accepting new clients

32 years experience
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About Joy Nussen

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the States of California and Oregon with over 35 years of experience in a wide variety of settings, working with differing populations and ages. I have helped others who are looking to start or maintain their healing journey or are experiencing obstacles such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, addictions and trauma (including multi-generational trauma). My clinical focus is on individual adult men and women from various ethnic backgrounds. It has become abundantly clear to me (especially since working within a global Telehealth format) that regardless of where we come from or our individual life story, we all share the common needs for purpose, meaning, and value in our lives.

Those who have worked with me on BetterHelp know that I pay close attention to words, love metaphors, and use humor when it is appropriate to do so. My style is warm and actively engaging and my approach pulls from various sources including solution-focused, dialectical behavior, narrative, and experiential therapies.

I can’t believe it has been over 6 years since I joined BH. I have developed a model “in honor” of this milestone. I hope it brings clarity to you as to how I may approach your situation. I look forward to meeting you:

Joy’s CHIPS Model©
… Chipping away at human problems

Cognitive Distortions – checking in on narratives
Communication – listening vs hearing, stonewalling, ghosting
Comparisons – soul killer
Compassion – Kindness towards Self? Others? Regret & Resentments
Context – environment, culture, religion, health
Control – can/can’t (anxiety/panic, codependency, addictions), fear of losing

Healthy Distractions – Skills & Tools
Honesty – transparency
Humility – gratitude? narcissism?

I – Am I making it all about me? codependency? narcissism?
I – Interpretations & Assumptions, Emotional Maturity

Patience
Paying Attention – and Mindfulness
Petrified – including fear of feeling better
Physical – health, including its cause for MH issues
Projection – onto others & forecasting
Proof – of assumptions
Purpose

Self-Awareness
Self-Sabotage
Substances
Support System

“There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally.” ~ don Miguel Ruiz

“The only way to live a life without regret is to pay attention.”
~ Sam Harris

Licenses

LMFT
28654
LMFT
T1997

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Attachment issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Divorce and separation
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Narcissism
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“She listens and responds appropriately. She replies to messages and journaling in a very timely manner.”

“I really appreciate the variety of types of support provided in this app, as well as the attention to detail when matching therapists with patients. I have referred numerous friends to the app . I look forward to continuing my healing journey with better help, and my therapist Joy.”

“Very good listener with a direct and matter of fact approach that still conveys all her empathy and care.”

“Joy is very thoughtful and always suggests useful information to learn outside of the session. She does a great job in helping me.”

“Joy seems like a rare find. She asks good questions listens closely and has a very practical yet thought provoking response to most things I say. I’ve done a fair amount of talk therapy in my time, and I like how Joy approaches our conversations. She’s not afraid to tell me the truth about what I sound like or the things I’m talking about, which I really respect. We’re still new to this arrangement but I keep coming back for more!”

“Joy is wonderful. She is kind, focused, clear, direct, and to the point, which I very much appreciate. Her therapy experience is evident, and she provides an understanding how trauma can show up in so many different ways. Within just a few sessions she has helped me to sort through the cloudiness of my mind, see issues with a new perspective, and make progress towards addressing sources of pain in my life.”

“I look forward to Joy's words of wisdom each week! It's like gas in my tank :)”

“Joy has been a literal life saver for me over the past year. From ups and downs, Joy has always checked in on me when I’m lackluster at scheduling appointments due to my mental health and has helped me through so many life circumstances.”

“very good communicator and i like her”

“Only a couple sessions working with Joy as of this review, but I’m really enjoying our time together and very optimistic, eager and excited to continue!”

“I love working with you.”

“Joy was very kind!”

“Joy is AMAZING! I’m so grateful I matched with her. She has helped me grown and learn about myself and relationships with others. I highly recommend her!”

“My therapist is great. She is well versed and has a lot of experience. She is also very resourceful. Whenever I have a problem or issue, she will send me resources that can help me outside of our counseling sessions. I just wish I could schedule sooner appts. Although, when I message her and let her know that I need something sooner, she will message me back to let me know if there is a cancellation or spot available sooner”

“Wise and experienced.<br /> Down to earth intelligent and caring human. <br /> I am grateful to have found her. :)”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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