Dr. Joyelle Saunders is a Resident in Psychology completing advanced clinical training in Clinical Psychology. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy for adults ages 18 and older and especially enjoys working with couples, women navigating trauma and life stressors, and parents of children diagnosed with ADHD. Dr. Saunders has experience helping clients with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families better understand the emotional and relational patterns that may be impacting their lives and relationships. Her approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, incorporating interpersonal and psychodynamic principles along with evidence-based interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Saunders strives to create a culturally responsive and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to work toward meaningful change. Throughout her clinical training, Dr. Saunders has gained experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She has received extensive training in evidence-based approaches for both individual and couples therapy and is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care to clients from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Saunders is especially passionate about serving individuals and families from historically underserved communities. She also values community outreach and advocacy and enjoys helping parents better understand educational systems so they can effectively advocate for their children's academic and emotional well-being. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Saunders enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons. A native of the U.S. Virgin Islands, she loves relaxing at the beach, sharing good food with family and friends, and expressing her creativity through music. She enjoys singing and playing several musical instruments and appreciates opportunities to bring music, connection, and creativity into her life.