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Joy Hardison

Counselor

ABOUT

Joy loves coming alongside people who like her, have experienced the challenges of living in a fallen world, to help them connect the promises of Scripture to their life circumstances. Her greatest desire is for her counselees to be drawn into a sweeter communion with Christ, who redeems all things, no matter how painful, for his glorious purposes. Joy herself has experienced the redemptive power of the gospel in her own life, living without sight from a young age, and is constantly amazed by the graciousness of God to use his people, in spite of their weakness, to fulfill his purposes for them as his beloved children. Joy was first drawn towards counseling after serving as a ministry leader in Reformed University Fellowship during college, finding the one-on-one opportunities to meet with other girls the times she most looked forward to in the week. However, it was not until she herself endured a painful season of disappointment, where God’s word ministered deeply to her heart, that she felt called to study biblical counseling. She graduated from RTS Charlotte in May of 2021. Joy enjoys reading, playing the piano, taking walks with her guide dog, and spending time with her friends and family.

EDUCATION

BA (Communication Sciences and Disorders), James Madison University
MA (Christian Counseling), Reformed Theological Seminary

Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider - Level 1

AREAS OF INTEREST

Anxiety, body image struggles, individuals and families affected by disability and special needs

LOCATIONS

Remote

FEATURED RESOURCES

Navigating the Process and Getting the Most Out of Counseling Care

March 22, 2023May 10, 2023

Could I benefit from formal counseling at this point in my life?
The first step in navigating the counseling process is determining if and why you might benefit from it at this point in your life.

Family Hurt, Generational Trauma and the Holidays

December 19, 2022May 10, 2023

All emotions share important information with us and can help us understand the healing work that is needed. Many of us need help in moving truth from our heads to our hearts. If this is true for you, as it is for many of us that have experienced familial hurt, generational trauma, or abuse, I encourage you to seek out counseling care.

Finding Peace Amidst Anxious Thoughts

October 10, 2022May 10, 2023

Our anxious thoughts are spiritually, emotionally and physiologically powerful. They reveal the nature of our hearts, our loves, our struggles and what we desire most.

Parenting through the Storms Support Group

August 8, 2022May 10, 2023

A support group for parents in challenging situations.

Back to School: Comforting the Anxious Student

August 8, 2022May 10, 2023

Scripture teaches us a lot on the topic of anxiety, offering us particular guidance on what a whole person approach to anxiety can look like. We can use this wisdom to access practical strategies to equip and care for our students, especially if we know that this is an area of struggle before the school year starts.