Joseph (Joe) Gasperini, LCMHC, LPC
Compassionate, practical counseling for everyday challenges
Book with Joseph- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LCMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia, New Hampshire
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Joseph
Joseph (Joe) Gasperini is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor based in Virginia. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship strain, anger, addictions, grief, trauma, and a wide range of life transitions. Joe writes and listens in a straightforward, down-to-earth way so people feel heard and understood.
Joe draws on 12 years of clinical work and a wide variety of life experience.
Background and approach
He uses practical, goal-oriented strategies and works with clients to build steps that fit everyday life. Sessions focus on clear problems and concrete tools so progress is easier to notice. His style is collaborative and interactive.
Joe aims to make sessions comfortable and nonjudgmental so people can speak openly about what matters most. He talks through coping skills, communication strategies, and problem-solving methods tailored to each person’s situation. Joe blends several therapeutic approaches to match client needs.
He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and Motivational Interviewing to help people make change. He also brings mindfulness and narrative work to help clients gain perspective and shift long-standing habits. Outside of practice, Joe has a background in finance and counseling education and brings real-world experience to sessions.
He works with adults in English and can meet via video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Joe accepts international clients and practices from Virginia as an NH LCMHC and VA LPC.
What Joseph works with
Everything Joseph lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Joseph helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Infidelity
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Joseph lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Joe commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and then teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and routines. It can help with anxiety, depression, and many daily struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to help when feelings are intense or relationships are strained.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Joe will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life situation. That can mean combining CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing until a useful mix is found.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support ongoing coaching, brief check-ins, and updates between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different time zones while working with licensed professionals.
Questions people ask about Joseph
What concerns does Joseph focus on?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, and many life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
Joe uses a down-to-earth, interactive approach that emphasizes clear steps and skills. Sessions focus on problem solving, communication, and tools you can use between meetings.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 12 years of clinical experience and draws on diverse life experience to shape practical treatment plans and realistic strategies.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the credentials LCMHC and LPC and practices from Virginia with licensure details noted as NH LCMHC and VA LPC.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He meets with people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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