Joy Thibeault, LCSW-C
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Joy Thibeault, LCSW-C
Senior Therapist
Board-Certified Supervisor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
✓ Virtual Visits
Psychotherapy
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carefirst/BCBS
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-624-2983.
About Joy
Joy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in the state of Maryland who enjoys working with children, teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds and diagnosis. She received her masters degree in social work from SUNY-Buffalo in 2005, with a specialization in children and families. Joy specializes in working with neurodivergent clients, including those on the Autism spectrum and those diagnosed with ADHD. Joy is also a board approved social work supervisor.
Joy has gained clinical experience working in telehealth settings, outpatient settings, day treatment program, group home, residential facility, and school settings. She has 19+ years of experience working with individuals on the Autism spectrum and with other developmental and neurological differences and mental health concerns.
Joy is a creative, strengths-based clinician who enjoys incorporating all things arts based into her work as well as cognitive behavioral concepts, systems work, personalized coping strategies and mindfulness practices. In her spare time she enjoys creating art, teaching fitness classes, singing, dancing, and playing with her dog.
Approaches
- Collaborative
- Culturally-Sensitive
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Modalities & Services
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)
- Play Therapy for Younger Children
- Polyvagal Therapy (PVT)
Education
- Master’s Degree, Social Work – SUNY Buffalo
Areas of Expertise
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Anxiety/Anxiety Disorders
- Behavioral Issues
- Bullying
- Coping Skills
- Grief & Loss
- Identity Development
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Transitions/Adjustment
- LGBTQ+ Issues
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Stress Management
- Women’s Issues
- Autism
- Developmental Disabilities
Fun Fact
- Joy is an artist whose work has been included in multiple gallery shows, winning accolades such as best in show.
Joy’s Featured Blog Posts
Practicing Social Skills with Children
Social skills are very important for a child’s development. Strong social skills assist a child in developing strong language skills, creativity, social intelligence, and confidence, but social skills are tough!
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Using the 5-Point Scale for Emotions Expression and Management
A simple five point scale can be an invaluable tool at home for the whole family, as well as at school for kids!
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Glimmers vs Triggers
Triggers are typically viewed as something a person would want to avoid, or to be aware of and prepare for when they know one is coming. On the other side of the spectrum, many people have not heard of “glimmers” before.
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We accept many major insurances.
In crisis or need immediate help?
Call 988 or go to your nearest ER.
Services
Adolescent Psychotherapy
Adult Psychotherapy
Assessments & Evaluation
Child Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy & Parent Coaching
Genetic Testing
Group Therapy
Medication Management
Play Therapy
Single-Session Therapy
Teletherapy
Orchard Mental Health Group
Accepted Insurance*
Aetna
Carefirst / Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Humana / Tricare
Johns Hopkins Health Plans
Medicaid
Medicare
Optum / UnitedHealthcare
*Varies by service
Partner Resources
Contact Us
M-F, 9am-5pm Eastern Time
Phone: 240-750-6467
Fax: 240-912-7835
contact@orchardmentalhealth.com
9707 Key West Avenue, Suite #100 Rockville, MD 20850
