- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Joseph
Joseph (Joe) Gasperini is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 12 years of experience. He focuses on common problems people bring to therapy such as stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, depression, and addictions. Joe invites straightforward conversations about what is causing pain and what a person wants to change next.
He describes his style as interactive and down-to-earth. Sessions are collaborative; he and the client set practical goals and build actions to move forward. He emphasizes clear tools for managing emotions and improving daily functioning rather than abstract theory.
Joe draws on a diverse personal background and life experience as well as formal training in counseling. He holds a BS in Finance and Economics from Syracuse University and an MA in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University. His credentials include NH LCMHC and VA LPC.
In the room he uses methods that focus on thoughts, behavior, and skills practice. That can mean working on patterns that feed anger, learning breathing and attention strategies, and practicing alternatives to habitual reactions. He also uses motivational interviewing and narrative techniques to explore what matters to the client.
Many people come to him for help with relationship issues, parenting strain, grief, trauma-related stress, or problems tied to substance use and process addictions. He also supports people coping with life changes, career stress, ADHD-related challenges, and concerns around intimacy and self-esteem.
How his approaches apply to online work
Joseph uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, and mood trouble because it focuses on practical steps and short-term skill building.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT techniques can help when anger escalates quickly or when someone wants better ways to cope with strong feelings.
Mindfulness therapy appears in his work as attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and increase awareness of physical cues. These tools pair well with CBT and DBT skills when someone wants to practice noticing triggers before acting.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the available session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use exercises and real-life examples from their day-to-day life during sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Virginia, New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, depression, addictions, and related concerns such as grief, trauma, and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is interactive and down-to-earth. He focuses on practical tools, goal-setting, and collaboration with the client.
What experience does he bring?
He has 12 years of counseling experience and uses life experience alongside clinical work to shape treatment plans.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credentials LCMHC and LPC, with licensure noted as NH LCMHC and VA LPC, and practices in Virginia.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see international clients?
He accepts international clients according to the biography.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.