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Joy Graves, LMFT

Washington LMFT for relationships and resilience
  • Trauma informed care
  • Relationship support
  • 20 years experience

About Joy Graves

Joy Graves is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Washington with 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She combines extensive training with a compassionate approach to help clients address depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and self-esteem growth.

Her practice emphasizes a warm, supportive atmosphere where individuals can explore personal development across a range of concerns, including communication difficulties, questions of life purpose, and healing from past experiences. She also works with clients navigating major transitions such as divorce, caregiving stress, and family restructuring, and she brings sensitivity to multicultural backgrounds and diverse personal histories.

Joy focuses on empowering clients to cultivate self-compassion, build resilience, and adopt practical strategies for emotional wellbeing. She supports people coping with panic attacks, chronic health challenges, seasonal mood shifts, and those seeking deeper self-understanding, offering steady professional guidance and genuine care throughout the process.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSomatizationWomen's issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Joy Graves have?

Joy Graves has 20 years of experience.

Is Joy Graves a licensed therapist?

Yes. Joy Graves is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: WA LMFT LF00002642.

In which languages does Joy Graves provide therapy?

Joy Graves provides therapy in English.

Where is Joy Graves located?

Joy Graves is located in Washington.

How can I work with Joy Graves as my therapist?

You can work with Joy Graves through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Joy Graves work with international clients?

Joy Graves does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Joy Graves cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could remote therapy be a good fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can make a real difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care.

One of the primary advantages is flexibility. Clients can connect with licensed professionals in the format that works best for them: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to integrate therapy into busy schedules and to access support from home or another convenient location.

Licensed professionals and therapists working remotely can offer many of the same therapeutic approaches and supports as in-person work, and individuals may switch therapists if they seek a different fit. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible, practical way to pursue personal growth and emotional wellbeing.

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