Therapist profile
Joe Bray, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Family
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- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Joe
Joe Bray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with nine years of clinical experience. He focuses on common struggles that show up at home and work, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and parenting-related pressures.
He works with people facing relationship strain and intimacy questions, and those coping with trauma, self-esteem issues, or career-related stress. He also pays attention to first responder concerns, multicultural issues, and process addictions like gambling or problematic sexual behaviors.
In sessions he uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness practices. Conversations are practical and aim to build clearer choices and better day-to-day coping.
He frames progress as gradual and concrete. That might mean noticing thoughts and values with ACT, changing unhelpful thinking patterns with CBT, or working on emotional responses around relationships with EFT. Mindfulness practices are offered as short exercises people can use between meetings.
Joe describes his work as respectful and collaborative. He invites clients to name what feels most pressing and then focuses on small steps that fit into real life. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
How sessions work
How Joe Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with those values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions tied to relationships or parenting.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing thinking patterns that lead to unhelpful behaviors. That approach often helps with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) works with emotions and interaction patterns that show up around relationship issues and intimacy. It can help people notice emotional responses and try different ways of relating.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying ACT exercises one week and more skills-based CBT work the next.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit into busy days more easily because they remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to schedule around work or parenting duties. Licensed professionals can use the same therapeutic tools online as they do in person; the therapist will adapt exercises and homework to fit each client's everyday routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Alaska
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting pressures, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and other concerns listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on clear skills and choices.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado and holds LPC credentials in Alaska and Colorado as listed.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does pricing 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?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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