Joy Family Counseling, LLC

Joy Serednesky, MS Ed, LPCC-S, is the owner of Joy Family, Counseling, LLC. I am accepting new, clients in-person and for telehealth appointments that reside in the state of, Ohio. I am an LPCC-S (Independently Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with Supervision designation) in the state of Ohio. I have over 20 years of experience in the, mental health and education fields as a therapist, mental health provider,, supervisor, and director.

I have a Masters of Education in Community Counseling from, Cleveland State University and years, of specialized training such as CBT, behavior management techniques,, anger management, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, parent, strategies/education, Applied, Behavior Analysis (ABA), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Picture, Exchange Communication System (PECs), and the Treatment & Education of Autistic & Communication Related, Handicapped Children (TEACCH).

I have, treated and/or consulted on the treatment of hundreds of clients across the, lifespan (birth – adulthood) with disabilities and/or severe mental health, issues. I have expertise in the areas of early childhood mental health,, lifespan development, developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders,, ADHD, trauma-informed care, PTSD, grief and loss, chronic pain, medical issues,, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I have experience counseling clients and their, families through individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, couples, counseling, behavior management, and crisis management.

I have experience working with Local Education Agencies, (LEAs) and advocating for families with regards to their child’s Individualized, Education Program (IEP) goals, Individualized Service Plan (IFSP) goals, and, 504 Plans. I have managed staff in a, private school for autism and have managed therapists/behavioral health staff, (licensed and unlicensed) working within public schools.

I have additional experience managing mental/behavioral, health staff (licensed therapists and unlicensed staff), substance abuse staff,, residential treatment staff, and school personnel. I have provided clinical and/or, administrative supervision to licensed social workers and counselors.

I have provided training and professional consultation to, schools, preschools, daycares, Head Start, mental health professionals, and, residential treatment staff working with individuals with severe mental health, issues and developmental disabilities.