As a behavioral healthcare speaker Joyce Marter transcends stigmas and shines a bright light on mental health with eye-opening and transformative presentations.
A renowned psychotherapist, high-powered industry leader, and national behavioral healthcare speaker with over 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction, Joyce Marter shares her expertise via:
Joyce has taken her passion and commitment for promoting overall mental health from a career as an entrepreneur and business owner, founding Urban Balance in 2004, a highly respected counseling practice that grew to over 100 therapists across three states during her thirteen-year tenure as CEO, into a career as an accomplished author, blogger, behavioral healthcare speaker and public figure. In hopes of bringing accessible counseling services to more people, Joyce successfully sold Urban Balance to a national company in 2017 and has stayed on as Founder/Spokesperson and maintains a limited practice in the Evanston, Illinois location. She is Chief Brand Ambassador of the parent company, Refresh Mental Health and is dedicated to the important work of addressing and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
In her behavioral healthcare speaking, Joyce stresses that by taking care of our mental health, we are treating a normal aspect of the human condition. To minimize shame and provide support for individuals seeking to overcome their internal conflicts, Joyce travels around the country delivering talks, keynote speeches, and educational training related to mental health, addiction, relationship issues, and more. In every discussion, she seeks to reach her listeners in a way that is relatable and informative, calling on her own unique experiences to illuminate pathways to success for her audience.
Joyce infuses each presentation with a sense of humor and a positive attitude. This tried and tested approach, combined with more than two decades of experience in the field of psychotherapy, have helped drive Joyce’s reputation as a talented and sought-after behavioral healthcare speaker, for organizations including:
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In addition to being an accomplished behavioral healthcare speaker, Joyce is also an award-winning counselor and business leader. She was recently named the Institute at Northwestern University Distinguished Alumni of the Year, added to Crain’s Chicago Business, “40 Under 40” List, and given The Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association, President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership. She has also completed a 200-hour Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Program and is an expert on mindfulness meditation and flow and how these practices can promote resilience and powerful life transformation.
On top of her public speaking roles, and membership in the National Speakers Association, Joyce’s media appearances have reached an audience of over one billion people, in eleven countries, across five continents. She’s been featured in The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, Women’s Health, Real Simple, CNN, and MTV.
Joyce’s exceptional behavioral healthcare speaking abilities are matched only by her clinical expertise, and her presentations are not only dynamic and captivating, they are also informational and educational.
Joyce is a Clinical Supervisor at the Family Institute at Northwestern University, where she provides clinical supervision for therapists-in-training. She has served multiple roles on professional counseling boards since 2011. She also served two terms as President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association (2015-2017) and is a former President of the Illinois Counseling Association (2017-2018).
A seasoned clinician with over two decades of experience, Joyce creates personalized programs for audiences addressing the following issues:
- Parenting, Co-Parenting
- Communication, Conflict and Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders (Depression & Bipolar Disorder)
- Addiction & Substance Abuse
- Grief & Loss
- Life Transitions including Divorce
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Joyce's 2018 media appearances reached an audience of one billion people in 11 countries.
The Reviews Are In
Joyce’s discussions are inclusive, attentive, and genuine. By educating her audience while sharing her own stories and personality, she works to normalize the mental health issues we all face, one way or another, each and every day.
Joyce’s presentations have been hailed as:
- Skillful, artful, and humorous
- A perfect balance between motivational guidance and stories from her personal and professional life
- Heartfelt, welcoming
- Courageous and engaging
Joyce's Presentation Attendees Say:
“Joyce’s speaking abilities are of the highest level and she enriches the life of every person in her audience!”
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Joyce for several years at Urban Balance, collaborating on several guest speaking events. I was always so impressed in Joyce’s ability to command the room in such a unique way that made our patients and audience feel heartfelt, welcomed, and advocates of her mission—to educate and reduce the stigma around mental health. Joyce has been such an amazing partner and mentor, and I’m happy I’ve had the chance to work with her, and would give her the highest recommendation not only for her practice and therapy, but for her compassion spreading awareness in this space.”
“Joyce’s presentation style is lovely and engaging and her content is solid and on-point.”
“She was authentic & vulnerable (the things we read about & strive to achieve) and was an excellent storyteller, full of wisdom.”
“Needing to increase your resilience? Think that the joy of life is ebbing? Recruit Joyce Marter, LCPC to enliven your spirit! Joyce Marter, LCPC, a clinician for over 20 years and creator and prior CEO of Urban Balance, with over 8 locations and 100 employees, has created an outstanding, passionate workshop presentation for all practicing and soon to be counselors in all settings! Enjoy a lively, engaged presentation of her innovative tools, such as The Wheel of Self-Care Success. We luckily had Joyce Marter present to the Illinois Counseling Association Southern Conference with over 100 people. She wowed us all and left us with giant smiles of self-care in all aspects! Reach out to her now!”