About Joseph
Joseph (Joe) Gasperini helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, anger, addictions, and grief. He also supports those dealing with self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, sleep or eating problems, ADHD, and career or parenting stress. Joe is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC and a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC practicing from Virginia.
Joe keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then works with each person to build a clear plan.
How Joseph works
Sessions are collaborative and focused on steps that reduce suffering and improve day-to-day life. He aims to return people to a place of greater stability as quickly as is reasonable. He draws on a mix of problem-focused and narrative approaches.
That means using techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching emotion regulation skills, and helping people reframe difficult life stories. Motivational interviewing is used when making changes feels overwhelming or stuck. Joe brings 12 years of clinical experience and a varied life background to his work.
He trained with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Syracuse University and a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University. His experience includes work with addictions, post-traumatic stress, process-related problems, and complex relationship concerns. People can expect a down-to-earth, nonjudgmental atmosphere.
Joe emphasizes practical tools, clearer communication, and coping strategies. He works with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and situation.
Joseph lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Joseph works with
The areas below are the ones Joseph selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Registers | LCMHC, LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
How his approaches guide online therapy
CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems like sleep or eating issues by teaching practical skills and small behavior changes.DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication during conflicts.
Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust techniques over time. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, DBT strategies, mindfulness, or narrative work depending on what helps most.
Online sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to schedule care, maintain continuity, and use therapy in the flow of everyday life.
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