Portraits for Therapists
You already do the deep work of holding space for others— let me help you be seen in a way that reflects that care.
more than a headshot
you spend over 3,000 hours learning how to listen, hold space, and guide people through their hardest seasons.
All of that training, all of that presence—and yet the very first doorway into your care is often just a single photo.
For most therapists, a new headshot is the last thing on the to-do list, but for your clients, it’s the first thing they see. It’s a portal! The place where they decide if your presence feels approachable, if they feel safe enough to reach out, and if they can picture sitting across from you in the room.
Together, we’ll make a portrait that carries the same warmth, groundedness, and humanity you bring into your practice.
For The Whole Team
• A streamlined photo day — at your office or outdoors
• Consistent, cohesive portraits across your whole team.
• 30 minutes of focused, guided time with each therapist.
• I’ll handle the scheduling and calendar setup so your care team doesn’t have to.
• Each person gets a private proof gallery to choose their favorite image(s).
• Final images include thoughtful retouching + color treatment to match your practice’s aesthetic.
• Group rates available for teams of 3 or more.
For Individuals in Private Practice + Life Coaches
A private portrait session at your own pace, with room to feel comfortable and seen, so the final portrait feels like you.
Together we’ll create an experience that highlights the energy you bring into the room, in a location that feels right for you—studio, outdoors, or even your own office.
We’ll start with a 1:1 consultation to shape the session around your needs and help you feel prepared. Afterward, you’ll receive an online gallery to choose from, including 5 retouched portraits plus additional images to support your website or other materials.
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Our team has been raving about you. Every single person repeatedly said how wonderful you were, how comfortable you made them feel, and how nice it was just to spend time with you.
-Spaces Therapy
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I wish I could send you a voice note so you could get the true feeling of gratitude in my voice. I still believe this is the best portrait session I have had.
-Luidine
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I've never felt more comfortable being witnessed by someone in this way, and it opened something in me I am still trying to find the words for.
-Lisa
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The way you make such a vulnerable process feel so empowering. I cannot believe how these turned out.
-Janie
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Investment
Group sessions are $200 per therapist (3 person minimum). For smaller teams of 2 the rate is $250 each. Each therapist receives a proof gallery to select two portraits, with light retouching included. A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking. For larger teams, scheduling conflicts, or splitting the session across multiple days, custom quotes are available.
Individual sessions begin at $500 and are available whether you’re in private practice or part of a group practice and just need to update your own portraits — for your website, directories, or wherever you show up online.
Your session includes a 1:1 consultation, an online proof gallery, and 5 thoughtfully retouched images.
Payment plans are available for therapists booking independently.
You can read more about how I work here.
about the photographer
Los Angeles, California
hi, i’m joy (they/them). i’ve been making pictures for over twenty years. portraits are still the thing that keep me going. i built my process to feel good for you and for me—because it matters that i show up with a full bucket and an open heart.
a few things about me: i’m the youngest of four but five minutes older than my twin. i pet every dog i see. i drink too much iced matcha. i’m obsessed with my nieces and whatever song i’ve got on repeat. my hair will probably be different the next time you see me.
working with therapists isn’t so different from the work you do— i’m holding space, listening deeply, noticing. whether we’re together twenty minutes or two hours, my hope is you leave feeling lighter, proud of how you showed up and maybe even excited about what we made.