Does Dr. Joy Mwendwa accept insurance, if so, what types?

Dr. Joy Mwendwa does not accept insurance, however you may want to reach out to them directly to inquire about sliding scale options.

What is Dr. Joy Mwendwa's rate per therapy session?

Dr. Joy Mwendwa's out of pocket fee structure is as follows: <br> <ul><li>Individual session ($225)</li> <li>Couples session ($300)</li></ul>

What treatment approaches and services does Dr. Joy Mwendwa offer?

Dr. Joy Mwendwa offers the following approaches and services to their clients: <br> <ul><li>Behavioral Therapy</li> <li>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)</li> <li>Family/Marital Therapy</li> <li>Family Systems</li> <li>Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)</li> <li>Christian Counseling</li> <li>Compassion Focused</li> <li>Coaching</li> <li>Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors</li> <li>Gestalt Therapy</li> <li>Gottman Method</li> <li>Multicultural</li> <li>Narrative</li> <li>Pastoral Counseling</li> <li>Strength-Based</li></ul>

Dr. Joy Mwendwa

PhD, LPC DMV Counseling Consulting & Coaching

In-person

Telehealth

Available this week

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adjustment Disorder, Burnout,

Introduction

Are you navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or relationship challenges that affect your daily life and well-being? Perhaps you are experiencing the demands of marriage, parenting, ministry, career, or navigating life between cultures. Whether you are seeking personal healing, preparing for marriage, or strengthening your family relationships, you do not have to walk this journey alone. I offer a collaborative, compassionate, and wellness-centered approach to counseling, helping individuals, couples, and families overcome barriers to emotional, relational, spiritual, and professional well-being. Together, we build on your strengths, honor your experiences, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. For over two decades, my professional, academic, and personal experiences have shaped my commitment to culturally responsive care. I especially enjoy working with professional women, working mothers, Black women, interracial and intercultural couples, immigrant and international families, and those navigating premarital and marital relationships. I also have a particular heart for pastors, ministry families, pastors' children (PKs), and missionary kids (MKs), recognizing the unique joys, expectations, and challenges of these experiences. As a first-gen American, I bring a multicultural and holistic perspective to counseling, thoughtfully integrating storytelling, and faith as desired. “Kwakya kwa mundu ni vala wamukila.” - Kikamba proverb “My morning is when I wake up

RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American, Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

Accepting new clients
Offers free consultation
In-person & telehealth appointments
Accepts online payments

Licenses

LPC #0701009430 (VA)
LPC-S #0701009430 (VA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

Individuals
Couples
Families
Groups
Classes
Coaching

Age groups

Teenagers (12-18)
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (24+)
Elders (65+)

Languages

Swahili
English

Faiths

Christian
Baptist
Catholic
Interfaith
Islam
Presbyterian

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

Individual session $225
Couples session $300

Locations

DMV Counseling Consulting & Coaching

14631 Lee Hwy

Centreville, VA 20121-2112

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Video Office

Professional Information

Education

Doctoral Degree, Professional Counseling - Old Dominion University
Master's Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy - Liberty University

Professional Affiliations

American Counseling Association (ACA)

FAQ

Is Dr. Joy Mwendwa accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Dr. Joy Mwendwa is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Dr. Joy Mwendwa also offers a free consultation.

Does Dr. Joy Mwendwa offer telehealth appointments? Dr. Joy Mwendwa does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.

What areas does Dr. Joy Mwendwa specialize in? Dr. Joy Mwendwa specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Cultural Adjustment, Depression, Existential Crisis, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Multicultural Concerns, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Racial Identity, Self Esteem, Spirituality and Religion, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Burnout, and Cultural and Systemic Oppression.