Joy Nyhuis-Wing , LCSW

Joy Nyhuis-Wing is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with 27 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, and anger. She brings a steady, compassionate presence to clinical work and emphasizes respectful, sensitive care tailored to each person’s circumstances and goals. Joy adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs, focusing on practical skills and insight to support coping, emotional regulation, and relationship repair.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, ADHD, and the long-term effects of abuse and attachment wounds. She also works with issues such as impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, caregiver stress, and panic-related symptoms. Joy combines evidence-informed approaches with a client-centered stance, helping people build resilience and find clearer paths forward.

Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and Joy aims to be a steady source of support through that process. As an LCSW she draws on decades of experience to create collaborative, individualized care that honors each person’s values and strengths.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Joy Nyhuis-Wing uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and improving relationships. DBT is especially helpful for people who struggle with mood swings, anger, or patterns of acting on impulse. Mindfulness Therapy is also part of her approach, helping clients develop present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that support attention, emotional balance, and coping with anxiety.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joy works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what proves most effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Joy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from home or other convenient locations, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to address symptoms and life challenges.