Hi, I'm Joseph. I've worked in mental health since I was eighteen, starting as a therapy aide at a psychiatric hospital. I believe the patterns that helped you survive don't have to run your life. I work with adults and teens on anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and family conflict, and I welcome every race, culture, and orientation. Let's talk."
My approach blends traditional talk therapy with practical, forward-looking coaching, so our work isn't just about understanding where a pattern came from, it's about building a new one you can actually use. I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you catch the thoughts driving anxiety or anger before they take over, and I bring family therapy tools into session when conflict at home is part of the picture. Sessions are collaborative and judgment-free: you set the pace, and we work through real situations instead of abstract theory. Whether you're managing stress, working through a relationship, or feeling stuck, my job is to help you find a workable next step.
Your first session is mostly about getting to know you: what's bringing you in, what you've already tried, and what you want to feel differently by your fifth or tenth visit. From there we build a plan together and keep adjusting it as life changes. Many clients tell me the biggest shift isn't one breakthrough, it's the steady sense of finally having a thinking partner in their corner. Sessions are virtual, so you can meet from wherever is comfortable for you.
