Dr. Joy R Samuels is a Licensed Professional Counselor (Mental Health Service Provider), a Fellow in Thanatology, and ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ, retired). She teaches in the graduate Clinical Mental Health Psychology Department at Lipscomb University, previously for the Course of Study (United Methodist Church) held at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and presents the 1 Day ‘'Counseling Grief Clients', and the 2 Day Treatment Certification Course; Evidence-Based Strategies for Helping Clients Make Meaning After Loss’‘ for PESI. Joy has over 35 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor, chaplain, and ordained minister.

Among her areas of expertise are:

  • individual, couples, and family counseling

  • trauma and bereavement

  • post-masters supervision