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Joel Ess

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
North Carolina

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Family Issues
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Great to meet you!

Hello, my name is Joel. If you are struggling with anxiety, relationships issues, mood changes, or daily struggles then we can make it better together. I specialize in child, teen, young adult, and family therapy. I have been in the field since 2004 and performing therapy since 2012. I have an Bachelor's in Social Work from Appalachian State and a Masters in Social Work from VCU. I have recently relocated to NC from 7 years in VT and excited to be back in my home state of NC.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Therapeutic approaches will include, but not limited to CBT, Reality Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.

What you can expect from our first session

You will find an easy going at your pace approach with flexible structure as we initially build rapport. I find myself using empathy, empowerment, and humor to help you accomplish goals and overcome challenges.

Joel's style is

Empowering
Solution-oriented
Humorous

Insurance carriers Joel accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
United Healthcare

More about Joel

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Virginia Commonwealth University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Behavior Modification, Psychoanalytic, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Strength-Based, Structural Family, Attachment Based, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Positive Psychology, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Location

1064 Meadowview Drive Suite #4
Boone, NC 28607