About
Their mission is to help individuals, couples, and communities build their capacity to hold joy, reminding them that they are already whole and deserving of a life that reflects their soul's truest calling. With a focus on generational trauma, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and somatic healing, Achieving Joy provides a safe and supportive space for individuals to break cycles of pain and step into the lives they've always deserved. Their approach is rooted in a profound understanding of the impact of fear on behavior and the importance of honoring one's multifaceted nature. With warmth, wisdom, and a diverse toolkit of therapeutic methods, Chioma Joy helps her clients make choices from desire, not fear, and nurture joyful partnerships and marriages. Achieving Joy is located in Washington, DC, and offers individual, couples, group therapy, and premarital counseling services. They also provide EMDR and somatic healing services. With a focus on communal healing and the idea that joy is an inheritance, Achieving Joy guides individuals toward wholeness, acceptance, and self-love. Their services are designed to help individuals remember how to thrive, not just survive, and to create a life that reflects their soul's truest calling.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
Listed fee: $200 per session. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Individual Therapy
A safe and supportive space for individuals to work through their challenges and achieve their goals.
Couples Therapy
Guided communication and validation to help couples create solutions that honor everyone involved.
Group Therapy
A supportive community for individuals to share their experiences and work through challenges together.
Premarital Counseling
Preparation for marriage through healthy communication and relationship building.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
A safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ individuals to work through their challenges and achieve their goals.
EMDR
A therapy approach that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences.