Joyce Sparks-Bell (she/her)

Accepting Clients

Let's have a conversation. I understand that it is important to bring your lived experience to the therapeutic space.

Counselor in Illinois

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Within therapy, I tailor my therapeutic approach to each clients experience, believing that we all come with a story to share, learn and grow from; and I want to collaborate with you to create the next version of you. I work well with people seeking individual and couples therapy.

My Background and Approach

My previous experience has allowed me to work in agencies for children and families, at hospitals and in private practice. My treatment experience includes trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, and couples/family therapy.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Joyce Sparks-Bell is a graduate of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she earned her degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Joyce is also a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. Joyce enjoys collaborating with people to help them reach their goals and ultimately create a better version of themselves. She is a wife, mom, dog mom, daughter and sister.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Collaborative Couple Therapy Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Grief or Loss Marriage Counseling Racial Identity
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice

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