- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Trauma related issues
About Joe
Joe Purvis is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience. He works in Florida and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses caregiver strain, communication problems, fatherhood concerns, first responder issues, and veteran-related challenges.
Joe treats people as the expert of their own story. He focuses on practical steps that build on strengths people already have. In sessions he listens for what gets in the way of progress and offers straightforward ways to try something different. The aim is clearer thinking and fewer automatic reactions to stress or frustration.
His approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to common problems like post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and sexual assault or abuse recovery. He works with issues such as guilt, shame, isolation, and life purpose in a direct way that connects symptoms to daily routines and choices. Work on anger involves noticing triggers, testing new responses, and tracking what changes.
Joe draws on more than two decades of practice to help people set practical goals. Sessions focus on skills you can use outside of therapy. He offers a mix of reflection and action so progress shows up in everyday interactions.
Sessions are conducted in English and take place in Florida. For people considering starting, he asks for a short matching questionnaire and then schedules a first meeting to identify priorities and plan next steps.
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Joe uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and practical change. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and rehearse new responses to stress and anger. These methods are useful for anxiety, mood problems, and managing anger triggers.He also uses trauma-informed techniques that connect past experiences to current reactions. That work aims to reduce flash reactions and help people build steadier reactions in relationships and at work. The therapist tailors which techniques are used based on what the person needs and where they are in the process.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That means checking progress, swapping strategies that do not fit, and focusing on skills that translate into everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to meet from different locations and still keep consistent weekly work while balancing family, work, or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns such as caregiver stress and communication problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on skills people can use day to day to reduce reactivity and improve coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and trauma-related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.