Joseph (Joe) Gasperini, LCMHC, LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Joseph (Joe) Gasperini |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCMHC, LPC |
| Based in | Virginia |
| Licensed in | Virginia, New Hampshire |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Joseph
Joseph (Joe) Gasperini is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia. He offers straightforward support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns. Joe talks with clients in a calm, down-to-earth way and aims to help them move forward.
Joe keeps sessions collaborative and practical. He listens for what’s most painful and helps set a clear plan to reduce distress and regain stability.
Background and approach
He uses everyday language and simple tools so people can try changes between sessions and notice progress. His approach draws on Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing. That mix lets him help with mood and anxiety, addiction and process behaviors, coping after trauma, and relationship or intimacy struggles.
He tailors tools to each person’s needs rather than using one size fits all. Joe trained at Liberty University where he earned a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Counseling. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Syracuse University.
He has 12 years of experience and additional training as a Certified Anger Management Specialist II. Outside of work he is married and a parent to eight children, and he follows sports, travel, and social behavior interests. That life experience informs his practical, empathetic style and his focus on realistic steps people can take to feel better.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Anger management among the things Joseph works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Infidelity
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Joseph among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Joseph among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Joseph among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Joseph among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Joseph directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Joseph directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How his methods translate to online therapy
Joseph uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reframe their life stories so problems feel less defining; this approach can be useful for relationship issues, trauma, and identity questions. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are offered when intense emotions or impulsive behaviors need tools for regulation and clearer communication.Picking the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they review what feels useful, make adjustments, and set simple action steps to practice between sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people work face to face when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, working through immediate thoughts, or keeping momentum between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting and career challenges, ADHD, and related concerns.
How does he approach therapy with clients?
His style is interactive and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening, building a clear plan, and practicing skills between meetings.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 12 years of clinical experience and additional experience working with a wide range of life challenges and behavioral issues.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Virginia with licensure noted for NH LCMHC and VA LPC.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He works with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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