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Joseph Kaiser

Joseph Kaiser, LMHC

New York

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LMHC in New York - Anger and relationships

  • Anger and stress
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Gottman-informed work

About Joseph

Joseph Kaiser is a New York State licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of practice. He works with adults and young adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting struggles, and issues tied to sexual orientation. He also supports people managing career stress, ADHD, bipolar patterns, and life transitions.

In session he uses straightforward, practical methods. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift reactions. He uses Solution-Focused work to set small, achievable goals and build momentum. Mindfulness practices are offered to help slow down strong emotions and reduce reactivity.

Joseph pays attention to communication and attachment topics. He uses elements of the Gottman Method for people who want to improve how they argue, listen, and repair after conflict. He also addresses related concerns such as codependency, control issues, and problems with trust or abandonment.

Sessions are interactive and goal-oriented. People who come with a specific problem often leave with concrete steps to practice between meetings. He encourages brief experiments and skill practice so progress can be tracked.

Joseph works with a range of identity and background issues, including LGBT concerns, adoption and foster care history, and non‑traditional sexual practices. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Approaches used online and how they fit

Joseph commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anger that comes from recurring thoughts, anxiety, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing techniques to reduce reactivity and create space before acting on strong emotions.

He also draws on the Gottman Method to address communication and conflict habits. That approach looks at how couples argue, reconnect, and repair after fights. It can be helpful for people who want concrete tools to improve how they talk and listen during disputes.

Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit their daily life. Together they track what helps and adjust the approach over time.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Before booking, confirm which formats are offered. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Online work still focuses on skills practice, behavioral experiments, and real-life steps to manage anger and stress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, career strain, ADHD, bipolar patterns, and related issues such as abandonment and attachment problems.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a practical, interactive approach that focuses on skills, experiments, and clear goals rather than open-ended discussion.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 15 years of experience working with adults and young adults on a wide range of concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a New York State licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats does he provide?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to start working with him?

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