Meet Dr. Joyce D. Pallens, a licensed psychologist with a compassionate touch and a knack for personalized care. Specializing in the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she walks alongside individuals facing challenges like depression, anxiety, social anxiety, and OCD. Driven by a commitment to cultural sensitivity and tailored treatments, Dr. Pallens offers a welcoming haven for clients to navigate their mental health paths with understanding and empowerment. Dr. Pallens completed her doctoral program at the Ponce Health Sciences University, followed by clinical practice in Massachusetts, and completed an integrated behavioral health certification from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Pallens has extensive and specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for the treatment of OCD. She received certification from the Behavior Training Therapy Institute by the International OCD Foundation. Additionally, she utilizes ACT and EBT as additional interventions for the treatment of anxiety, OCD, and other related disorders.

She has broad experience working in the primary care setting, community hospitals, and private practice. Dr. Pallens works with teens, young adults, and adults. She is also very skilled at providing interventions centered on women’s health (fertility, perinatal mood difficulties).

Dr. Pallens lives in Tennessee, where she provides in-person and telehealth services. Additionally, she provides services via telehealth to patients in Florida. Dr. Pallens holds Florida and Tennessee licenses in addition to being a PSYPACT-authorized provider (offering services in all eligible states).