Joy Mercer brings a warm, client-centered approach to her work, supported by a strong educational foundation that includes an MS in Adolescent Education from D’Youville College and an MS in Community Mental Health from Canisius College. She has extensive experience working with individuals across the lifespan, with a particular focus on adolescents and adults.

Joy is a culturally competent therapist who values the unique backgrounds and experiences each client brings. She is certified in ACT, SFBT, and CBT for Anxiety and Anger Management, as well as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction techniques. In addition, she is a Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP) and a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP).

Joy often integrates clients’ spiritual or religious perspectives into therapy when desired, helping them deepen their sense of strength, resilience, and personal insight.

Her clinical background includes providing behavioral health services within a family medical practice, supporting clients with chronic disease self-management and mental health needs. Joy also has experience in Addiction Medicine within both residential and outpatient settings. She has been dedicated to her private practice work since 2013.

Joy’s combination of expertise, compassion, and holistic understanding allows her to support clients in making meaningful and lasting change.