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Dr. Joyce Love

Dr. Joyce Love, LMFT

Therapist · Florida · 35+ years of experience

Compassionate therapy focused on meaningful change

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMFT · No. MT1461
License (New York)
LMFT · No. 000994
NPI
1245446848

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  • 35 years experience
  • Attachment-based focus
  • Client-centered care

About Joyce

Dr. Joyce Love is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 35 years of clinical experience. She practices in Florida and brings a calm, listening presence to sessions. People come to her to find new meaning, cope with loss, or handle life transitions. She focuses on what each person needs in the present moment. That means starting from where someone is and shaping the work around their goals and expectations. Her approach blends several therapies so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method. Joyce aims to create an atmosphere of comfort and safety so people can speak openly. She listens with curiosity and without judgment, helping clients name and make sense of what they are feeling. That listening becomes the foundation for working through issues like stress, anxiety, grief, or relationship concerns. Over the years she has used attachment ideas, narrative work, and client-centered strategies alongside emotionally focused and existential perspectives. Those methods are mixed as needed to address concerns such as aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, addiction, ADHD, and body image. Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions often move from understanding to small, realistic steps people can try between meetings. The goal is meaningful change that fits daily life and personal values.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Credentials

Florida, New York

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional reactions. It helps people understand patterns that show up in close relationships and caregiving roles. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and understood; the therapist provides empathy and acceptance while the person leads the pace and topics of sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotions in relationships and helps people identify, name, and shift distressing emotional patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Joyce will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods that match their goals and needs. That collaborative process means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting as therapy progresses. Confirm the available session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find online therapy useful because it makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduces travel time, and can allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work also lets people keep continuity of care when life changes affect routines. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what suits your schedule and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, caregiver stress, and many life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She listens with a nonjudgmental, curious stance and tailors the approach to each person using a blend of methods.

What is her professional background?

She has 35 years of clinical experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and additional training in school psychology.

Where is the therapist located and licensed?

She practices in Florida and holds LMFT licensure in New York and Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are payments and fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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