Joy Brunson-Nsubuga is a native of South Carolina. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Francis Marion University in 2006 and Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a certificate in addictions counseling from Appalachian State University in 2009. She completed one year of Executive Leadership Coaching utilizing Oxford Leadership Principles in 2019.  She currently holds full licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor as well as the AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation.

Joy is an expert in Systems Thinking and Therapies, Behavioral Health Crisis Systems, and Substance Use and Medication Assisted Treatment. She has experience in leading multi-state operations and is currently the Vice-President of SouthEast operations for RI International overseeing North Carolina and Louisiana programs. She also owns a private practice, Relatively Speaking Therapeutic Center, and provides supervision for marriage and family therapists, licensed mental health counselors, and substance use professionals seeking full licensure as well as offers presentations on systemic approaches to treatment, crisis intervention and systems, and addictions treatment.

Joy is also the Professional Practice Board Chair for the North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Association.  Joy resides in Apex with her husband and two boys ages 8 and 4 years