Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Psychotherapy Services in Davis, CA
I am a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Davis, CA, offering personalized psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. With over a decade of experience in private practice, complemented by 13 years as an English teacher and five years as a school counselor, my approach integrates deep clinical training with real-world understanding of emotional and academic challenges. My practice focuses on fostering self-discovery, dismantling defense mechanisms, and empowering clients to navigate life transitions, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Meridian University and completed internships at Yolo County Mental Health and Yolo Family Service Agency, where I honed my expertise in psychodynamic therapy.I prioritize creating a safe, confidential space for clients to explore their inner wisdom, build resilience, and achieve transformative growth. My eclectic methodology draws from psychodynamic/depth therapy, and I maintain strict confidentiality while offering flexible evening appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. I do not accept insurance but provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Services
Psychotherapy
Depression Counseling
Adolescent Therapy
Grief Counseling
ADHD Support
Career Counseling
Spiritual Crisis Therapy
Test Anxiety Solutions
Parenting Guidance
Self-Esteem Building
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 10 years of private practice experience with adolescents and adults.
- Our team provides psychodynamic therapy informed by 13 years of teaching experience.
- We specialize in academic stressors and ADHD support for students of all ages.
- Free 30-minute phone consultations are available for new clients.
- Our practice integrates depth therapy with practical strategies for life transitions.
Services
Psychotherapy
Individualized psychotherapy addresses depression, anxiety, and life transitions through psychodynamic techniques. Sessions focus on self-discovery, emotional resilience, and dismantling unhelpful patterns. Clients gain tools to navigate personal challenges and build healthier relationships.
Adolescent Therapy
Specialized therapy for teens dealing with academic stress, identity issues, and family dynamics. Confidential sessions foster open communication while maintaining appropriate parental updates. Techniques target anxiety, self-esteem, and coping with developmental changes.
Grief Counseling
Guided support helps clients process grief and loss through evidence-based approaches. Sessions address complicated bereavement patterns and facilitate healing while respecting individual mourning processes and cultural backgrounds.
ADHD Support
Comprehensive ADHD management combines behavioral strategies with academic accommodations. Services include executive functioning skill development and collaboration with educators to implement effective learning support systems.
Career Counseling
Career transition support addresses professional uncertainty and workplace stress. Sessions explore vocational strengths, navigate career changes, and develop strategies for workplace satisfaction and productivity.
People
Joy Policar
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Policar is a licensed psychologist with 10 years of private practice experience. Former teacher and school counselor with expertise in adolescent development, academic challenges, and psychodynamic therapy approaches.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
I primarily use psychodynamic/depth therapy techniques, focusing on self-discovery and transforming unhelpful patterns into personal growth opportunities.
Do you work with adolescent clients?
Yes, I specialize in adolescent therapy while maintaining appropriate confidentiality boundaries and providing regular parental updates.
How do sessions handle academic challenges?
Sessions address academic stressors through personalized strategies for test anxiety, learning differences, and executive functioning skill development.
What are your payment policies?
Payment is due at time of service via cash or check. I provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement but do not accept insurance directly.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, I offer flexible evening hours Tuesday-Thursday to accommodate working clients' schedules.
