Joy Ewing, MA, LMFT

Entrepreneurship & Therapy: Why Every Business Owner Needs a Mental Health Plan

Posted by Joy Ewing, MA, LMFT | Expert Advice, Power

When I launched Joy Life Counseling, I was operating with equal parts faith and grit. I didn’t have investors or a big safety net. I had a vision, a deep sense of calling and the funds from selling my late father’s home. That was the only capital I had to start building what is now a thriving group practice.

Today, Joy Life Counseling is home to four incredible therapists. But it didn’t start here. I began alone, fresh out of graduate school, without many examples of people who looked like me opening private practices—especially straight out of school.

Turning Trauma Into Triumph: How Adversity Shapes Resilient Entrepreneurs

Posted by Joy Ewing, MA, LMFT | Peace, Stories That Heal

When I first opened the doors of Joy Life Counseling in December 2019, I had no idea that only a few months later, the world would change. Like many, I entered that new year with hope, expectation and vision. I had taken a huge leap of faith. I was a new business owner. I was building something that, for me, felt sacred—a space where healing could happen for people who looked like me. A space I didn’t often see growing up.

Then came the pandemic.

Spirituality in Everyday Life: Mindful Moments and Practices

Posted by Joy Ewing, MA, LMFT | Evolve & Grow, Purpose

In the business of our daily life, finding moments of spirituality can feel challenging, especially for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) women who often navigate unique cultural and social landscapes. Integrating mindfulness and spiritual practices into your everyday routine can bring a sense of peace and fulfillment. As a Black female therapist,…