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Sovereign Soul Counseling | Joy Patton, PHD, LMSW, MA | Texas


hi there, i’m

Joy Patton
PHD, LMSW, MA
Therapist

Mansfield, TX

I specialize in helping women who have spent years putting others first in their caretaking and careers and are now discovering this new season as an opportunity to focus on their own needs and self-discovery.

Entering a season where children are growing up, leaving home, or building their own independent lives often brings a profound shift in identity and purpose. When the daily demands of hands-on parenting lighten, many women find themselves questioning what comes next, unaware of how to process the change, or reluctant to fill that new space simply by throwing even more energy into work. This transition can bring a complex mix of relationship stress, grief, and uncertainty about how you want to live the rest of your life. It is entirely normal to feel disconnected from your own interests, needs, and desires after decades of centering your attention on everyone else. This season offers a powerful opportunity to pause, take note of where you are, and figure out what a fulfilling next chapter looks like for you.

My approach to therapy is collaborative and grounded, emphasizing safety, healing, and self-discovery. Whether you are working through grief, managing relationship stress, or simply figuring out who you are when parenting is no longer your main daily focus, I provide a steady and compassionate space. Together, we will explore these changes, gain clarity on your priorities, and build a life that feels authentic, balanced, and peaceful.

When I’m not in session, I serve as a university social work professor. In my personal time, I enjoy daily walks outdoors, a warm cup of chai or coffee, and spending time with my family.


Appointments
In Person at Mansfield, Telehealth

Availability

Monday-Friday


Licensed In
Texas

Qualifications

PhD in Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington


Therapy Types
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Adolescent / Teen Therapy

Specializations
Grief & Loss, Identity & Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues

Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

Status
Accepting New Patients

Accepted Insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), CHAMPVA, Cigna / Evernorth, Optum, UMR, UnitedHealthcare, Private Pay

why choose sovereign soul counseling?

Sovereign sov·​er·​eign / adjective/ freedom from external control

Sovereign might be hard to spell, but it has so much depth and meaning. Whether you are a veteran who felt like so much of your personal freedoms were put on hold when you signed the dotted line, or you’ve felt bogged down by life in general, there is one part of you that can never be controlled – the essence of who you are which is your soul.

You possess the power to reclaim your life.
We believe that, and we are dedicated to your personal freedom and empowerment.

our AAA core values

autonomy

YOU are the expert of your life, we are the experts of how to make counseling work for you.

authenticity

We keep it real. We won’t take you (emotionally) where we aren’t willing to go ourselves.

acceptance

Sovereign Soul Counseling is a no-judgment zone. Show up as you are, there’s a place for you here.

ready to transform your life?

Set up a FREE 15 minute phone or video consultation with Sovereign Soul Counseling and discover if we are the right fit for you.

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