Founder, Owner, and Clinical Director

Dr. Adam Joy

Dr. Adam Joy is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder, owner, and clinical director of Joy Mental Health Group. He earned his PsyD at Pepperdine University in 2013 after studying psychology at Michigan State, with postdoctoral training at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and Fraser in Minneapolis. I am happy to be back in my home state of Michigan. I believe an effective psychologist has to be honest, direct, and competent. Put simply, I will call you on your stuff. To me this means I need to learn about what is working and not working for you in life, and challenge you when the behavior doesn't match your values. In terms of therapeutic modalities, I’m integrative. I pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral work, psychodynamic ideas, and humanistic thinking, especially Viktor Frankl. I adapt to meet you where you're at. The goal isn’t just coping skills. It’s a different way of thinking: values-driven decisions, humble confidence, and a real sense of personal serenity. I also care a lot about helping people communicate more clearly and handle relationships with more skill. I'm here to help people live better lives. Embracing the dichotomy that we can love who we are, and always find ways to grow closer to the values we hold to be important.