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Dr. Joseph Adams

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Joe Adams graduated with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Master’s in Counseling, and a Doctorate in Psychology. Dr. Adams is dually specialized in providing care for mental health and related issues as well as addiction care as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Dr. Adams has been professionally immersed in the field of psychology since 2006 and his experience includes working with developmental disabilities, methadone maintenance clinics, state welfare and social services systems, therapeutic communities, mental health stabilization and transition group homes, suicidality and self-harm, as an adjunct professor, and inpatient and outpatient co-occurring substance use/addiction and mental health treatment programs. In addition to being in private-practice, Dr. Adams is a Certified & Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS & CCS) and mentors new counselors pursuing initial licensure for CADC/LCADC and LAC/LPC, as well as fully licensed clinicians seeking clinical supervision for their own personal and professional development. Dr. Adams enjoys helping patients achieve optimal mental and emotional well-being the most, particularly working with teens and adults interested in overcoming social anxieties, self-esteem/confidence issues, sexuality issues including inadequacies and insecurities, sexual performance challenges, pornography and masturbation problems, drug and alcohol related issues including relapse prevention, traumas (acute, chronic, and/or complex), coming-of-age and other formative/identity development challenges, as well as performing comprehensive evaluations for substance abuse, mental health, and drug and alcohol testing/monitoring whether for personal, parental, professional, or court purposes.

My approach to therapy

Dr. Joe Adams is a dually licensed, seasoned psychotherapist who treats people with various mental health and addiction needs. Dr. Adams enjoys helping patients achieve optimal mental and emotional well-being, particularly working with people interested in overcoming social anxiety, self-esteem/confidence issues, trauma, sexuality and identity development, sexual performance challenges, pornography and masturbation addictions, drug and alcohol problems, sustaining recovery/relapse prevention, and performing evaluations for substance abuse, mental health, and drug and alcohol testing/monitoring whether for personal or court purposes.

What you can expect from me

Dr. Joe Adams is a dually licensed, seasoned psychotherapist who treats people with various mental health and addiction needs. Dr. Adams enjoys helping patients achieve optimal mental and emotional well-being, particularly working with people interested in overcoming social anxiety, self-esteem/confidence issues, trauma, sexuality and identity development, sexual performance challenges, pornography and masturbation addictions, drug and alcohol problems, sustaining recovery/relapse prevention, and performing evaluations for substance abuse, mental health, and drug and alcohol testing/monitoring whether for personal or court purposes.

In addition to being Licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Alcohol/Drug Counselor (LCADC), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Dr. Adams holds both ACS & CCS and mentors counselors pursuing their CADC/LCADC, LAC/LPC, as well as fully licensed therapists seeking supervision for their own personal and professional development.

Bachelor’s Degree-Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; Master’s Degree-Grand Canyon University; Doctor of Psychology-University of the Rockies; Licensed Professional Counselor; Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor; Certified Clinical Trauma Professional; Approved Clinical Supervisor; Certified Clinical Supervisor.

About me

  • I identify as
    Native American, Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Humorous, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Grand Canyon University, PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at University of the Rockies
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Structural Family, Parent Management Training (PMT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    505 New Road
    Northfield, NJ 08225