Joyce is a Humanistic Psychotherapist who was trained by Judith and Robbie Gass, the creators of the Opening of The Heart Workshops and 4 other Psychiatrists from the Boston Area. She has been in private practice for over 25 years.

Her specialty is grief work, but does not limit her practice to this. She conducts workshops on topics such as Self Esteem, Stress, and Career Development both in her practice, and around the country. Joyce has run groups for the Multiple Sclerosis Society for twelve years. She also is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, utilizing essential oils for many emotional and physical ailments and is the Director in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island area for the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA.) She recently presented workshops on Aromatherapy and Stress to District Managers for the Talbot Corporation.

Joyce received her Master’s Degree in Counseling and Career Counseling in 1981 from Antioch University, Yellow Springs, Ohio.