Dr. Joy Liani Hallman

Doctor of Psychology
Accepting Clients

Looking to feel more like yourself? Talk to a therapist who gets it. I believe your story is more than just symptoms & empower paths to joy.

Licensed Professional Counselor in De Soto, TX

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family

About My Clients

You don’t have to over explain your background here. I help clients work through the pressures that can come with family expectations, identity, and cultural experiences, including work stress, everyday challenges, & transitions. My focus is on helping you feel understood while building confidence, clarity, and a stronger sense of self. I offer a space where your journey is honored, and your healing is paramount, providing evidence-based tools tailored to the individual, couple, &/or family.

My Background and Approach

With over 15 years of experience as a Doctor of Psychology, I am a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor and blend an empathetic approach with deeply rooted clinical expertise into our work together. My academic journey began at Virginia State University, a proud HBCU, where I earned a Bachelor’s of Science in psychology with minors in English and modern dance, followed by a Master of Arts in School Counseling centered in psychology and marriage & family therapy. While my credentials reflect my commitment to the field, my true strength lies in the genuine care and seasoned skill I invest in every individual I serve. A native New Jerseyan, I've spent majority of my adult life in Los, Angeles, CA where I earned advanced degrees from Phillips Graduate Institute (now University,) & Argosy University, LA. My background includes decades of work as a professional choreographer & dancer which allows a uniquely nuanced, & empathetic approach to counseling.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

With a person-centered foundation, I offer a safe, non-judgmental zone where your unique lived experiences, identity, and needs are respected, validated, & held with care. I believe in providing restorative, culturally responsive care that centers your unique experience. While dedicated to all, I hold a specialized focus with empowering the African American, LGBTQ+ & marginalized communities, offering a safe space to feel secure, seen, and supported. I focus on boosting self-esteem and easing the struggle with anxiety, and depression to lift moods and build genuine self-worth. As a professor, my background also includes studying the psychological impact of media on women's self-esteem, so I can help you navigate the pressures & protect your mental well-being. Couples Counseling: Exhausted by the same arguments? Break the cycle and turn conflict into connection. Together, we’ll move from defensiveness to openness, creating a safe space for deeper intimacy and lasting understanding.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Humanistic Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Existential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Ascension SmartHealth
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Judaism
  • Taoism
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 15 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200/session

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