Joy Rumsey, MD, LCSW-C
- 13 years experience
- Addiction and mood disorders
- Skills-based approaches
About Joy Rumsey
With 13 years of experience in hospitals, schools, and outpatient private practice, she has supported individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and loss, life transitions, spiritual concerns, self-harm behaviors, and complex family dynamics. She also has specialized training in addictions and extensive experience running outpatient programs for adults with mood disorders and substance use challenges.
Joy holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and carries the credentials MD and LCSW-C - MD indicating a Doctor of Medicine and LCSW-C indicating a licensed clinical social worker credential. She is licensed in Maryland and brings a collaborative, strengths-focused approach to therapy, inviting clients to partner in the work of change and growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joy Rumsey have?
She has 13 years of experience.
Is Joy Rumsey a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: MD, LCSW-C. License details: MD LCSW-C 25668.
In which languages does Joy Rumsey provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Joy Rumsey located?
She is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Joy Rumsey as my therapist?
You can work with Joy Rumsey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joy Rumsey work with international clients?
Joy Rumsey does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joy Rumsey cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care
Joy Rumsey integrates several practical therapeutic approaches into her work to address symptoms and build lasting skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that align with those values - this approach supports coping with life changes and persistent distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for people who struggle with intense emotions or self-harm behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joy works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts techniques from these models to create a treatment plan that fits the individual.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit consistent care into a busy life. These formats increase flexibility for scheduling, allow for timely check-ins between sessions, and let clients engage in therapy from environments that feel most comfortable to them while working toward meaningful change.