Joie Wiener

Hi, I’m Joie! I’m a proud member of the Queer, Trans, Neurodiverse, and Chronically Ill/ Disabled communities, and I believe in nurturing and cherishing these identities (as well as all others!), and challenging social norms with the radical act of being yourself. 

I have worked with young people in various capacities for over a decade, and have had the privilege of providing therapy to children, adolescents, and emerging adults in the schools and at therapy practices throughout the last 4 years. I focus primarily on acute and complex trauma, neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities), and gender/sexuality identity development. I’m beyond happy to write letters for school and work accommodations, and gender affirming care! 

I’ve also worked in the past as a sexual health educator, and consider myself to be sex positive, and poly/kink informed and affirming. 

I graduated from Roosevelt University in 2021 with a dual master’s in both school and mental health counseling, and use an integrative Feminist and person-centered approach to counseling including Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy, and CBT and DBT.

Back in the day, I realized my draw to counseling while working with teens as a theatre and comedy teacher, so I always use humor and warmth to help clients explore, heal, and carve a safe space for themselves in the world.

Thank you for taking the time to read about me, I’d love to work with you!