Joe is a Licensed Certified Social Worker and specializes working with individuals struggling with trauma and affective disorders such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety. Joe is also equipped to address relationship issues (both individuals and couples), behavioral issues, life transitions, and deviant sexual behavior in adolescents.
He has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. He is trained in Brainspotting, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and TF-CBT, which are modalities designed to address symptoms of trauma.
He is also trained in more traditional modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, and several other variations of traditional talk therapy. Joe believes the therapeutic relationship and resiliency are cornerstones of successful client outcomes.
He is passionate about working with clients who are motivated, open to processing their history, and who want to be able to advocate for themselves. Joe believes success in treatment includes partnering with the client, facilitating insight, guidance, and accountability.
Specialties
- Trauma
- Affective Disorders i.e depression, anxiety & bipolar
- Couples Therapy
- Deviant Sexual Behavior in Adolescents
- Brainspotting
- EMDR
- TF-CBT - designed for help in trauma
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- ACT
- Traditional Talk Therapy