Anthony Peay is a dedicated and compassionate mental health counselor with a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. With a profound understanding of mental health and emotional well-being, Anthony has dedicated his career to providing therapeutic support to those in need.
Anthony has honed his skills in creating a safe and empathetic space for clients to openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. His approach is client-centered and strength-based, focusing on fostering a collaborative relationship to empower individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
Throughout his career, Anthony has gained valuable experience working with diverse populations, addressing issues ranging from anxiety, depression, social emotional learning, from trauma to relationship challenges, and personal development. He employs evidence-based interventions tailored to each individual's unique needs, ensuring that his clients receive the most effective and personalized support on their journey towards healing. His warm demeanor, empathetic approach, and expertise make him a valuable asset to the field of mental health and a beacon of hope for those seeking positive change.
Welcome to Pursuing Joy, your dedicated partner in delivering personalized mental health solutions to schools campuses, school districts, and corporate organizations. Rooted in an unwavering commitment to enhancing the well-being of our community, our practice focuses on providing essential mental health services with a special emphasis on bolstering schools through comprehensive counseling support for both students and faculty.
Our array of services is meticulously crafted to address the intricate spectrum of needs among students, educators, families, and employees, encompassing:
Tailored support for special education
Cultivating essential social skills
Equipping emotional regulation strategies
Guiding through the journey of depression
Empowering in anxiety management
Navigating self-harm concerns with care
Assisting in grief and loss navigation
Extending comprehensive family support
School & Special Education Counseling
Individual Counseling for Children & Adults
Premarital & Marital Counseling
Team Building Workshops
Public Speaking Engagements
Comprehensive Training Programs
And much more
At Pursuing Joy, we offer a comprehensive range of counseling services. Our offerings include individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as specialized couples and family counseling.
We proudly provide group counseling sessions that serve as a powerful source of support and transformation. Through our group counseling, we create a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can share their experiences, connect with others who understand their journey, and find comfort in knowing they are not isolated in their struggles. This sense of belonging not only empowers our clients but also fuels their commitment to their personal journey of change and growth. Our group counseling sessions are a testament to the transformative potential of community, accountability, and shared healing.
Dedicated to meeting diverse needs within our community, we provide both in-person and telehealth session options. We operate on a private pay basis, affording clients flexibility and accessibility in seeking the support they deserve. While we currently do not accept insurance, our focus on private pay ensures a streamlined and client-centered experience.
At Pursuing Joy, we take pride in our ability to effectively cater to a broad array of preferences and requirements. Our mission is to guide you toward a path of mental well-being, growth, and ultimately, JOY.
Coaching services are focused on helping the executive, the leader, and the average person enhance their performance and their desired target areas of their life and their occupation.
A personal safe space solely focused on creating a therapeutic environment and treatment plan to accomplish your specific counseling goals.
A shared safe space with other group members who are working on similar goals and willing to participate in the group counseling process. Group members are individually interviewed and hand selected to participate in the group based on their potential compatibility with the overall group goal.
A safe space for families to process through life events and challenges. In this form of counseling the family dynamics are observed and enhanced, with the ultimate goal of helping the family to find their unique homeostasis and accomplish their specific counseling goals.
