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PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

WHO WE ARE

Jocie Sweeney

Jocie Sweeney, PhD, Licensed 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. 

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Jocie's affiliations include the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, the Mecklenburg Psychological Association, Charlotte Trans Health, and the North Carolina Psychological Association. 

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Jocie 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 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. 

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Jocie's specialties include: 

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  • Transgender

  • LGBTQ+ 

  • Stress 

  • Depression

  • Life Transitions

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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. 

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To date, Jocie 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.

Jocie Sweeney
Jocie Sweeney

SERVICES

  • Individual Psychotherapy

  • Therapy for Spouses/Significant Others

  • Group Psychotherapy 

  • Transition/Affirmation Letters for                   Hormone Therapy

  • Transition/Affirmation Letters for Surgery (see bottom of this page for details)

TYPES OF THERAPY

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)

  • Integrative

  • Interpersonal

  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

  • Strength-Based

  • Trauma Focused

AGES

  • Individuals (18+)

  • Groups (18+)

COMMUNITIES

  • Body Positivity

  • Gay & Queer Allied

  • HIV / AIDS Allied

  • Intersex Allied

  • Lesbian Allied

  • Transgender & Non-Binary Allied 

  • Open Relationship/Non-Monogamy

  • Racial Justice Allied

  • Sex Worker Allied

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Positive Psychology

  • Sex Positive

  • Kink Allied

ISSUES

  • Neurodiversity

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma

  • Work-Life Balance

  • Grief

Gender Affirming Letters with Jocie

  • Jocie does not charge at all for letter sessions. 

  • Jocie is training another clinician (Kate Hoyle) in gender-affirming letter sessions so she will be present for the appointment (via video) with your permission. 

  • If you are looking for a letter for gender-affirming hormone treatment (GAHT), please know that most physicians listed on Charlotte Trans Health do not require a letter.  

  • If you are looking for a letter for top surgery, please know that a few physicians in Charlotte also use the Informed Consent Model, but most insurance companies require a letter. 

  • If you are selecting a physician for gender-affirming surgery (GS) or GAHT who requires a letter, please note that Jocie will need to see you a maximum of two times for the letter and am usually able to get everything accomplished in one session.

  • If you have already received another letter for GS/GAHT, please either send it to Jocie prior or bring it to the session if possible.

  • Jocie is happy to update/edit the letter within a 6-month time frame without a second visit.

  • If you need updates/edits after 6 months, Jocie will need to meet for a brief follow-up to discuss any updates she may need to document in the letter (also free).

  • If this works for you, please schedule here.

  • If not, feel free to schedule with Tatim Lace, LCSW or see Charlotte Trans Health for additional referral

Charlotte Trans Health

  • Advanced Trans Care Level Psychotherapist

  • Member since 2014

  • Providing Trans Care Since 2012

CONTACT INFORMATION

EMAIL PREFERRED

811 Central Avenue Suite 2
Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: (980) 236-0734 

Fax: (980) 422-0083

Email: drsweeney@sweeneypsych.com

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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.

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