Joy Grussling

Education & Background:

Joy Grussling’s journey to become a mental health counselor started later in life, but her desire to become a counselor began in her 20’s. Her experiences in life led her to seek her own counseling to heal from the effects of abuse and to find forgiveness and freedom that only God can give. Her experiences and healing in her own life have enabled her to be able to relate to others in their own personal struggles. Joy has also experienced what it is like to have cancer and has gone through chemo and radiation therapy and is now cancer-free for more than 5 years by the grace of God.

 

Joy earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. She is currently completing courses for her Master of Arts Degree, also at Liberty University.  She is under Master’s Level Supervision as she completes the requirements for licensure in Florida.

 

Philosophy of Christian Counseling:

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“As a counselor, my goal is to offer a safe place for my clients to open and share the pain and struggles in their lives. I come alongside them to empower and lead them to the ultimate healer all our wounds, Jesus Christ. As a counselor, I engage with my clients as they tell their stories and integrate psychological techniques with Godly wisdom, scripture, and prayer, if my clients desire and when appropriate. I am committed to helping my clients heal their past and present hurts from relational, physical, mental, emotional, or sexual abuses that have happened in their lives. As 2 Corinthians 1:4 (TPT) says, “He always comes alongside us to comfort us in every suffering so that we can come alongside those who are in any painful trial. We can bring them this same comfort that God has poured out upon us.”

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Testimonials from Happy Clients:​

 

"My experience with Joy has been wonderful. I am new to counseling, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Joy is patient and kind and makes me feel very comfortable. She suggests ideas to help me with issues but doesn’t pressure me into doing too many tasks or make me feel bad if I haven’t done my “homework”. She is a safe place to share and I can be completely myself. Her knowledge and expertise have helped me cope tremendously." — J.K.

 

"I want you to know that I read the attached article and feel so seen/supported by you. I'm SO grateful for that support; if I don't ever feel it from my dad, it at least makes a big difference to feel heard and understood by you, an objective professional, instead of my biased sisters/friends. All this to say, I appreciate you dearly and I think I may need more reading/homework material that can help me heal from the pain and drain it took to get here... maybe something about regaining trust in myself and others? Thank you again. It's not easy; it's been hard, but it's been a LOT less hard with you there. I'm looking forward to more progress tomorrow." — J.W.

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Conditions Treated:

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• Physical abuse

• Emotional abuse

• Sexual abuse

• Spiritual Abuse

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Depression & Anxiety

• Addiction & Substance Abuse

• Co-Dependency

• Relational & Marital Problems

• Cancer

 

Issues Treated:

• Emotional: Fear, Depression, Anxiety, Anger.

• Relational: Partner, Family, Child, Employer/Employee.     

• Situational: Health         

 

Ages Treated:    

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• Child

• Adolescents

• Adults

• Seniors

 

Certifications:

 

• SYMBIS (Premarital Assessment)

• “Save Your Marriage Before It Starts”

• PTSD Counseling – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Sexual Abuse Counseling

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Office Location:

Seventh Day Adventist Church (Port Charlotte)

2036 Loveland Blvd

Port Charlotte, FL

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Nearby Areas:

• Murdock

• North Port

• Charlotte Harbor

• Harbour Heights

• Acline

• North Port

• Cleveland

• El Jobean