PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
WHO WE ARE
Dr. Jocie Sweeney, Psychologist
She | Her | Hers
Dr. Jocie Sweeney is a Licensed Psychologist and has been working in the mental health field for over ten years. She received her PhD in Clinical Health Psychology from UNC Charlotte and completed her pre-doctoral internship at Georgia Southern University Counseling Center specializing in military issues; LGBQ, trans, and gender-diverse affirming therapy, and group therapy. During her internship, she served as a Group Therapy Coordinator and Military Liaison leading a number of groups to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and coping skills.
Dr. Jocie Sweeney's affiliations include the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, the Mecklenburg Psychological Association, Charlotte Trans Health, and the North Carolina Psychological Association.
Dr. Jocie Sweeney is known for her genuineness and humor which assist in fostering a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients. Through these strong and trusting relationships, she strives to assist her clients with developing increased awareness and a true motivation to overcome their challenges in order to improve the quality of their life. She firmly believes that the most difficult steps in therapy are scheduling and attending the initial appointment. For this reason, she aims to reward her clients’ courage by collaboratively working with them to reach their desired goals.
License: North Carolina 4697
As the Owner and Operator of SweeneyPsych, PLLC, Dr. Jocie Sweeney and her staff provide affordable treatment to assist you with learning and applying the appropriate tools to move forward from life challenges to live a joy-filled life. They embrace diversity and provide services to multiple populations in a confidential, non-judgmental environment.
Dr. Jocie Sweeney's specialties include:
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Transgender
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LGBTQ+
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Stress
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Depression
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Life Transitions
Trained as generalist in clinical health psychology, she is experienced working with a wide array of issues ranging from stress management and life transitions to more severe concerns such as trauma. She specializes in working with LGBTQ+ adults and uses the Informed Consent Model for gender-affirming surgery letters.
To date, Dr. Jocie Sweeney continues her daily learning through coursework, training, consultation, and most importantly listening to those with lived experiences when they offer and are able to share.
SERVICES
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Individual Psychotherapy
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Therapy for Spouses/Significant Others
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Group Psychotherapy
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Transition/Affirmation Letters for Hormone Therapy
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Transition/Affirmation Letters for Surgery
TYPES OF THERAPY
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
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Cognitive Processing (CPT)
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Integrative
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Interpersonal
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Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Strength-Based
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Trauma Focused
AGES
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Individuals (18+)
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Groups (18+)
COMMUNITIES
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Body Positivity
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Gay & Queer Allied
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HIV / AIDS Allied
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Intersex Allied
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Lesbian Allied
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Transgender & Non-Binary Allied
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Open Relationship/Non-Monogamy
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Racial Justice Allied
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Sex Worker Allied
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Motivational Interviewing
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Positive Psychology
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Sex Positive
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Kink Allied
ISSUES
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Neurodiversity
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Anxiety
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Trauma
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Work-Life Balance
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Grief
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Advanced Trans Care Level Psychotherapist
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Member since 2014
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Providing Trans Care Since 2012
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APIT Number: 16658
CONTACT INFORMATION
EMAIL PREFERRED
811 Central Avenue Suite 2
Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: (980) 236-0734
Fax: (980) 422-0083
Email: drsweeney@sweeneypsych.com
We Proudly Support There's Still
Hope Charlotte, Inc.
There's Still Hope Charlotte, Inc. provides transitional housing to qualified individuals. They are a Black trans-led, non-profit 501c3 organization that sits under the umbrella of Essentials for Life Ministries. We provide a Transitional Housing Program to qualified Homeless Transgender & Gender Non-Binary Adults - ages 24 and above.