A life lived joyfully

What does it mean to live joyfully?

We often mistake happiness and joy, happiness being a fleeting feeling events may cause, while joy encompasses our whole self and our way of living. Happiness is a wonderful feeling, but in a joyful life, one is living authentically, recognizing all emotions are to be honored and felt. It is living in a way that brings true inner peace, encompasses a feeling of satisfaction with our life and our most cherished relationships. It is the ability to live presently and acknowledge a feeling of gratitude for life and the goodness surrounding us. It is knowing that you are living a life true to yourself, a life that brings you joy.

  • Adult and Teen Therapy

    Life is filled with challenges and struggles, but that doesn't mean you have to figure it out on your own. A licensed mental health therapist can help you explore your thoughts and feelings to gain a deeper understanding of yourself.

  • Couples Counseling

    The goal of couples counseling is to help you and your spouse work through relationship challenges and roadblocks. Marriage counseling is designed to enhance your connection, reveal or reignite intimacy, and promote growth and self-awareness.

  • Chronic Illness/Health Counseling

    Our health plays an integral part in our lives and can affect our ability to find joy. A recent diagnosis of a chronic illness, terminal illness, or physical disability can mean many difficult challenges to face. Our caring therapists can accompany you on this path.

  • Senior Counseling

    There are many unique concerns that seniors face, including declining health, loss of loved ones and difficult care choices. Our knowledgeable counselors can help navigate these difficult issues.

At Joyful Living Counseling, our goal is to help you overcome difficult life experiences that are keeping you from feeling joy in your life. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma and grief are all life experiences that can keep us feeling disconnected from ourselves and the true experience we desire. As we work through hard issues, feelings of connection and present living allow us to live a joyful life.