- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationships
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Joye
Joye Hilton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and the life changes that come with leaving home, school, or early career stages.
She helps people talk through family and relationship issues including divorce, adoption or blended family concerns. She also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and mood-related struggles such as depression and ADHD symptoms. Joye has experience with people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those coping with compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.
Joye’s training includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling. Her clinical background spans many settings, which she draws on when people bring problems tied to work, study, money, or identity. She aims to make sessions practical and focused on what matters most to the client right now.
In sessions she uses a mix of methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and existential ideas. That blend is intended to help people build skills, clarify values, and repair important relationships.
People who meet with Joye can expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. She asks about personal history and immediate concerns, then works collaboratively on strategies to manage stress, improve communication, and handle life transitions.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking steps that match those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and uses practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in close relationships and is useful for people wanting to improve connection and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most useful and try different ways of working until they find a good fit. That collaborative process includes setting goals and adjusting methods as needed based on progress and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find online work helps them balance appointments with school, work, or caregiving responsibilities, and therapists will discuss how best to structure sessions to meet each person's needs.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, self-esteem, ADHD-related struggles, and issues affecting young adults.
What is her general therapy style?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to offer practical strategies and relationship-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience in a range of mental health settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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