Joy Gumm , LCSW

Joy Gumm is a Wisconsin-licensed LCSW with 20 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and family conflicts. She has worked with individuals on motivation, self-esteem, and building confidence, combining clinical training with a practical, compassionate approach to care.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Joy Gumm applies advanced training in assessment and therapeutic techniques while adapting each conversation and treatment plan to the unique needs of the person she is working with. She emphasizes sensitivity and respect in every interaction and aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore goals and concerns.

Joy understands that beginning therapy often requires courage, and she recognizes and honors that step. Her practice centers on tailoring dialogue and interventions to match each client’s priorities, helping people move forward at a pace that fits their lives and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Joy Gumm integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual's perspective and personal goals, offering a supportive environment that helps with self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and provides practical strategies to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and low mood. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused approach designed to enhance motivation and support behavior change, useful for clients working on confidence, habit change, or readiness for new steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process - Joy Gumm works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the client.

Online therapy sessions are offered by licensed professionals via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access therapists from home or other convenient locations, while allowing sessions to be scheduled around daily life.