Therapist profile
Joseph (Joe) Gasperini, LCMHC, LPC
LCMHC LPC - Stress and relationship concerns
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About Joseph
Joseph (Joe) Gasperini is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of clinical experience. He practices from Virginia and focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting pressures, and ADHD. Sessions are presented in straightforward, practical terms that adults juggling home responsibilities can understand.
Joe keeps sessions interactive and down-to-earth. He asks direct questions, listens to what is most painful, and helps people make concrete plans to reduce suffering. He uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and other approaches to help clients change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
His background includes a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Syracuse University and a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University. He holds NH LCMHC and VA LPC credentials and brings a wide life experience to clinical work, including parenting and community roles.
In practice he describes his style as collaborative. He helps people name priorities, set short-term goals, and build skills to manage strong emotions and relationship problems. Practical tools and measurable steps are a regular part of sessions.
People who prefer plain language and goal-focused work may find his approach a fit. He can discuss parenting stress, blended family concerns, addiction-related patterns, and coping after loss or trauma, while helping to design plans that fit everyday life.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they help
CBT helps people notice and change patterns of thinking that keep stress and anxiety going. It uses practical exercises and short homework tasks to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with mood, sleeping, and coping at home.DBT emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. It teaches concrete strategies for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer interactions, which can be useful when anger, relationship conflict, or impulsive behaviors are a concern.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with clients about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people join from different locations, which can help when work or family routines are hectic. Licensed professionals typically adapt exercises and homework so they work in an online setting and to fit everyday life demands.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Virginia, New Hampshire
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy and parenting-related concerns among others.
What is his approach like in sessions?
Sessions are interactive and down-to-earth. He focuses on practical skills, goal-setting, and clear steps to reduce distress.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of life and relationship issues.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds NH LCMHC and VA LPC credentials and practices out of Virginia.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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