Meet Joy Eshleman, founder of Reservoir Resources

Joy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). She has 30 years of experience with practice focus in grief, trauma, loss, and life adjustments. Joy practices as an integrationist, pairing faith principles with clinical counseling.

She holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from TEDS and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Millikin University.

Joy has provided crisis care to survivors of 9/11, coordinated community interventions in the US and Canada following traumatic incidents, and currently counsels international workers and expats across the globe.

Joy has been married to Scott for 35 years, They have two married sons and are expecting their first grandchild in summer 2024.

Experience transformative counseling from an integrationist approach.

  • "Joy has been an absolute Godsend for us in our time of need. After one of our long term staff members took their own life, Joy was able to provide the comfort, discussion, and emotional release to help our team continue to move forward and even bond over the trauma that we had. Joy's flexibility and ability to connect with not only the group, but also each individual employee seeking support, made it so that our team could process our trauma. We wouldn't be the team we are today without Joy's guidance and help."

    — Restaurant Owner, Logan Square, Chicago IL

  • "Joy offers guidance that is relatable, honest, warm, and fun. Her experienced approach when speaking to our mom groups left us feeling encouraged and gave valuable perspective and viable techniques to use for positive outcomes in parenting. Joy's love for encouraging parents is evident in her interactions and I would highly recommend her as a speaker for your group or conference."

    — Amy Waligora, Mom’s Nation Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, Dyer, IN

  • "What a blessing it has been to be able to confidently refer family, friends, and colleagues to Joy over the years. And because I have personal knowledge from many people who have been helped by her wise, caring counsel, she is the first counselor that I recommend."

    — Pastor, Park Community Church, Chicago IL

  • "Joy Eshleman leads with integrity and respect in her practice and with clients. She can be trusted to hold sacred space for each client as they process what is necessary for their healing and growth. I have observed her work, previously as a colleague, and now as a friend for more than a decade. She has never deviated from the standards of integrity, confidentiality and respect for both her clients and the practice of therapy. I heartily endorse Joy Eshleman to anyone who is seeking the services of a qualified therapist."

    — Michele Aikens, MA, ACC, CEO & Lead Coach, Clear Sight Coaching & Consulting Inc.

my counseling method

  • • EXPLORE •

    Process significant parts of your past including trauma and loss. Work through relationship deficits and wounds. Contend with identity development and growth.

  • • RECEIVE •

    Support through major life changes and upheaval. Contend with faith struggles, doubts and confusion.

  • • EXPERIENCE •

    Relief from anxiety, depression, and other clinical challenges. Develop a stronger sense of self-esteem and security.

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