- In individual therapy, Joyce is humbled and honored to hear your story and give you the safe space to process, engage and navigate life’s challenges.
- In couple’s therapy, Joyce’s passion does not exist in telling you or your partner that you’re right or wrong, but rather to help guide you both through the road blocks that hinder you from being the best versions of yourself, for your relationship.
- In family therapy, being on one accord can be challenging, Joyce’s goal is to help everyone feel heard, understood and valued as a part of their family system.
Joyce Sparks-Bell, MA
Pre-Licensed Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"We are all first-time human beings, and navigating life can be tough. In the therapy space is where we collaborate to figure out which road is best for you to travel down at this chapter in your life."
Joyce is a Masters level counselor in Illinois who believes in bringing one’s whole self, including culture and life experiences, into the therapeutic space. She tailors her therapeutic approach to the unique needs of each client, recognizing that everyone has a story to share, learn, and grow from.
Joyce’s approach to therapy includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Joyce is a graduate of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019.
Joyce has experience working with children, teens, adults, and families across all walks of life. Her previous experience includes working in an agency for individuals with Autism, a child welfare agency, and hospitals. Joyce’s treatment experience includes trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, and couples/family therapy. She also has experience with evidence-based treatment modalities such as play therapy, child-parent psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems therapy.
In her free time, Joyce enjoys picking up a good book or listening to a mystery podcast. She loves creating memories with her family and indulging in caramel cheesecake or ice cream. Joyce is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, and values the meaningful conversations that therapy brings. She enjoys collaborating with people to help them reach their goals and explore their own power to make positive changes in their lives. Joyce looks forward to seeing you.
“Joyce offers compassionate counseling across the lifespan, specializing in relationship stress, trauma, family conflict, grief, and anxiety. Her client-centered approach tailors therapy to individual needs, providing a safe space for healing and personal growth through evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.”