- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness skills
About Joseph
Dr. Joseph Bullock is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 32 years of experience. He works with adults who want to handle stress, anger, anxiety, addictions, depression, and life changes. He also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns and supports people facing grief, career strain, and questions about purpose.
He uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thought patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing supports readiness to change, especially around substance use. He also draws on mindfulness techniques to slow reactions and increase awareness.
Joseph focuses on helping people build clear, manageable plans. That can mean learning specific tools to interrupt a flare-up, changing daily routines, or practicing short mental skills between sessions. He also works with people in recovery who want maintenance support for continued growth in life and work.
Sessions are collaborative. He listens to what is happening now, then crafts steps aimed at real problems the person brings. Expect concrete strategies, check-ins on progress, and adjustments when things don’t fit.
His approach is practical and direct. He aims to help people reduce reactivity, improve decision making, and rebuild relationships strained by anger or substance use. He works in English and practices in Virginia as the listed LPC credential indicates.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy is about focusing on what the client says matters and shaping sessions around their goals. It helps clarify priorities and build a practical plan for managing anger and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to spot unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments, which can reduce reactivity and improve problem solving. Mindfulness Therapy offers short exercises to increase awareness of bodily reactions and to slow impulsive responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit, and change course based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to find tools that actually fit the person’s daily life.
The specific session formats this therapist offers are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use breathing or grounding practices between errands or work tasks. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises for remote sessions so skills can be practiced during the day and reviewed together in follow ups.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, career challenges, and life transitions.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness exercises to create concrete plans.
How much experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LCPC in Maryland and LPC in Virginia and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not currently accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.