Joy Rumsey, MD, LCSW-C
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addictions and mood concerns
- Grief and life transitions
About Joy Rumsey
In sessions, Joy emphasizes each client’s strengths and lived experience, helping them shape goals that feel personal and realistic. Together, they build practical skills to respond more effectively to difficult thoughts, emotions, and patterns, with an eye toward long-term emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Joy is a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Maryland (LCSW-C 25668) and holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She brings 13 years of experience across hospitals, schools, and outpatient private practice. With specialized training in addictions and extensive work facilitating outpatient programs, she has supported adults managing mood concerns and substance use challenges. Her background also includes working with individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, spiritual concerns, self-harm behaviors, and complex family dynamics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joy Rumsey have?
Joy Rumsey has 13 years of experience providing therapy and support across a range of settings and concerns.
Is Joy Rumsey a licensed therapist?
Yes. Joy Rumsey is licensed in Maryland as an LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical). License number: MD LCSW-C 25668. She also holds the credential MD.
In which languages does Joy Rumsey provide therapy?
Joy Rumsey provides therapy in English.
Where is Joy Rumsey located?
Joy Rumsey is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Joy Rumsey as my therapist?
You can work with Joy Rumsey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Joy Rumsey work with international clients?
No. Joy Rumsey does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joy Rumsey cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical, Skills-Based Therapy You Can Access Online
Joy Rumsey draws from evidence-informed approaches that help clients build workable tools for everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practicing new responses that better support mood, motivation, and relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can be especially helpful when feelings run intense or situations feel overwhelming. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and take meaningful steps forward, even when stress, anxiety, grief, or painful experiences show up along the way.Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and finding the right approach is often part of the work. Joy collaborates with clients to identify what matters most, set goals that feel achievable, and choose strategies that match each person’s needs, preferences, and pace.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected to support. Clients can meet with Joy through video calls or phone sessions, and they can also use live chat or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and access help from a familiar space.