OUR STAFF

Emily Patterson, LICSW-S, PIP, RPT, ICST

Emily is the clinical director and owner of Joyworks Counseling. She offers 20 years' experience working with families, including nearly 10 years working with children who were victims of severe abuse and neglect. She is credentialed as a Registered Play Therapist and is trained in Theraplay, Child Centered Play Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Play Therapy, Autplay, and Sandtray Therapy. She has also completed training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Integrative Treatment for Complex Trauma, Adoption Competency, Brainspotting, and Prepare/Enrich. Emily is a Certified Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator. Emily has 10 years' experience working with the foster care system, foster families, birth families, and the adoption-kinship network. She practices from a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) perspective. Emily strongly favors a Neurodiversity Affirming approach when working with Austic/ADHD clients. Emily has been providing clinical supervision to aspiring masters'-level social workers since 2020 and is an approved supervisor through the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners. Emily offers services from a Christian perspective upon request.

EDUCATION

University of West Florida, Masters in Social Work, 2011
Alabama Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Supervisor #4224C-S
Registered Play Therapist #T6226
Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist #21-019

Rachel Marcinko, LMSW

Rachel joined Joyworks Counseling as an associate therapist in 2025. Rachel has a passion for working with children, adolescents, and families, and is trained in trauma-informed care, Play Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has experience as a former supervisor with Baldwin County Department of Human Resources, and as a School Social Worker with Baldwin County Schools. She enjoys working with children and teens struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, ADHD, and behavioral difficulties.

EDUCATION

Capella University, Masters in Social Work, 2021
Alabama Licensed Master Social Worker #6018G, under supervision of Emily Patterson, LICSW-S

OUR REFERRAL PARTNERS

Tina Erickson, LICSW

Tina practiced at Joyworks Counseling from 2023-2024 until starting her own full-time private practice, Element of Fun LLC. Tina's office is located next door to the Joyworks Counseling office. Tina can be reached at Tina@elementoffun.org or click here to visit her client portal.

Tina offers 20 years' experience working with children in a variety of capacities, including over 3 years as the Clinical Director at the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center working with child victims of physical/sexual abuse, severe neglect, and/or witness to violence. She is trained in EMDR, Advanced Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Integrated Treatment of Complex Trauma, Trust Based Relational Intervention, Child Centered Play Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, and Autplay. Tina approaches counseling using a trauma-informed, client-centered perspective. She is passionate about utilizing play to facilitate healing and growth for clients and their supportive caregivers.

EDUCATION

Boston University, Masters in Social Work
Alabama Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker #5531C

Amie Martin, LICSW, M.Ed., PMH-C

Amie was an associate therapist at Joyworks Counseling from 2023-2025 until opening her own private practice, Butterfly Family Therapy LLC. The Butterfly Family Counseling office is located next door to Joyworks Counseling. Amie can be reached by email at Amie@butterflyfamilytherapy.com or through the website https://www.butterflyfamilytherapy.com/.

Amie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a second masters in Special Education. She has over 20 years of experience working with families and children in the areas of mental health, education, domestic violence, foster care and perinatal support. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Theraplay, Adlerian Play Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health and Motivational Interviewing. As a Perinatal Specialist, Amie is passionate about offering support, assessment, and treatment to birthing persons at risk of experiencing mental health disorders during pregnancy and postpartum period. She uses playful, caring and educational approach to helping clients heal, identify coping strategies and create healthy attachment. While Theraplay focuses on the parent-child dyad, she also provides therapy to children of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and school related behaviors. Amie has a calming, patient presence about her and she strives to provide a safe space for people from a variety of backgrounds and settings.

EDUCATION

University of Alabama, Masters in Social Work, 2021
National University, Masters in Special Education, 2015
AL Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker #6278C

Rainn Stone, MA, LICSW (THEY/THEM)

Rainn was an associate therapist with Joyworks Counseling from 2023-2025 until opening their own private practice, Rainny Days Counseling and Coaching. **Rainn now offers virtual-only counseling services for Alabama residents. Rainn can be reached through the website www.rainnydayscounseling.com**

As a non-binary individual who is also autistic, Rainn understands the challenges of navigating the world through the lens of intersectionality. Rainn's experiences with minority stress and the challenges that come with being part of multiple marginalized groups gives them a unique perspective when it comes to offering therapy and autism coaching. At the core of Rainn's philosophy is the belief that autism is a social disability, and as such, it is important to learn skills to navigate day-to-day life in a world that is not always accommodating to neurodivergent individuals. Their goal is to work with individuals to develop practical strategies that they can use to manage their autism and thrive in a world that often does not understand or appreciate their unique perspective. Rainn strives to create a safe and inclusive space for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, race, or ability. Rainn hopes to empower individuals to embrace their authentic selves and gain the skills they need to navigate the world with confidence. Rainn has completed training in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST Certified); Assessing Suicide in Kids (ASK Certified); Trauma Certification (In progress); and Safe and Sound Certification.

EDUCATION

University of Tennessee Knoxville, Masters in Social Work, 2022
AL Licensed Independent Social Worker #6205C