Joy Nussen, LMFT
Experienced marriage and family therapist
- 32 years experience
- Trauma and relationships
- Solution-focused approaches
About Joy Nussen
Joy Nussen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing with 32 years of experience across a variety of clinical settings in California and Oregon. She works primarily with adult men and women from diverse ethnic backgrounds, offering support to people who are beginning or continuing a healing journey and to those facing obstacles such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, addictions, trauma including multi-generational trauma, and major life transitions.
Her approach is warm and actively engaging; she pays careful attention to language, uses metaphors, and brings humor into sessions when appropriate. Joy integrates methods from solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative approaches, and experiential work to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her clinical focus spans a broad range of concerns, including stress, grief, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, anger, career issues, and family and relationship problems, as well as related areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, and substance use concerns.
Having worked in remote and telehealth formats, Joy emphasizes the shared human needs for purpose, meaning, and value regardless of cultural or personal background. She developed the CHIPS Model as a practical organizing framework to guide clinical work - a set of focal points that includes cognitive distortions, communication, comparisons, compassion, context, control, healthy coping skills, honesty, humility, self-reflection, patience, mindfulness, physical health, projection, proof of assumptions, purpose, self-awareness, self-sabotage, substances, and the role of support systems. This model is intended to help clients and therapist identify areas for change and growth.
Joy accepts new clients in Oregon and offers therapy in English. She is available for adults seeking help with relationships, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and a wide range of life challenges. Gritud porque el corazón aprendió - Gratitude because the heart learned. Que agradecer es vivir mejor - That being thankful is living better.
Her approach is warm and actively engaging; she pays careful attention to language, uses metaphors, and brings humor into sessions when appropriate. Joy integrates methods from solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative approaches, and experiential work to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her clinical focus spans a broad range of concerns, including stress, grief, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, anger, career issues, and family and relationship problems, as well as related areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, and substance use concerns.
Having worked in remote and telehealth formats, Joy emphasizes the shared human needs for purpose, meaning, and value regardless of cultural or personal background. She developed the CHIPS Model as a practical organizing framework to guide clinical work - a set of focal points that includes cognitive distortions, communication, comparisons, compassion, context, control, healthy coping skills, honesty, humility, self-reflection, patience, mindfulness, physical health, projection, proof of assumptions, purpose, self-awareness, self-sabotage, substances, and the role of support systems. This model is intended to help clients and therapist identify areas for change and growth.
Joy accepts new clients in Oregon and offers therapy in English. She is available for adults seeking help with relationships, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and a wide range of life challenges. Gritud porque el corazón aprendió - Gratitude because the heart learned. Que agradecer es vivir mejor - That being thankful is living better.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joy Nussen have?
Joy Nussen has 32 years of experience.
Is Joy Nussen a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT. License details are CA LMFT 28654 and OR LMFT T1997.
In which languages does Joy Nussen provide therapy?
Joy provides therapy in English.
Where is Joy Nussen located?
Joy is located in Oregon.
How can I work with Joy Nussen as my therapist?
You can work with Joy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joy Nussen work with international clients?
No. Joy does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joy Nussen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 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 virtual therapy be a good fit for you?
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - people often find that online therapy is a practical and effective way to access support without needing to travel to an office.
One clear advantage is flexibility. Clients can connect with licensed professionals through the format that fits best for them, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to maintain continuity during transitions, and to reach a therapist from different locations.
Licensed professionals offer a range of therapeutic styles and approaches, and it is possible to change therapists if a different fit is desired. For many people, working with a therapist remotely delivers helpful momentum toward their goals while accommodating life’s practical demands.