Joseph (Joe) Gasperini
Practical, collaborative counseling for life challenges
LCMHC, LPC Virginia
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Languages
- English
About Joseph
Joseph (Joe) Gasperini is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, and a wide range of life challenges.
Background and approach
He brings 12 years of clinical experience and a practical, solution-focused attitude to work alongside clients coping with issues such as self-esteem struggles, anger, intimacy concerns, parenting and career transitions, ADHD, and process addictions. Joe describes therapy as an interactive and collaborative process in which the therapist and client build a plan together.
He aims to offer a warm, down-to-earth atmosphere where clients can describe what hurts and identify barriers to moving forward. Drawing on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches, he works with each person to develop concrete tools for symptom reduction and long-term coping.
Originally from upstate New York and Los Angeles, Joe now practices in Virginia and blends life experience with formal training to inform his work. He holds an MA in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a BS in Finance and Economics from Syracuse University, and he is credentialed as LCMHC and LPC in his licensure jurisdictions.
Approaches and Online Care That Fit Your Life
Joe uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. He also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or relationship patterns interfere with goals. Both approaches are useful for anxiety, depression, anger, addiction-related behaviors, and many stress-related concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to consider needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods over time so that therapy remains relevant and goal-directed rather than fixed to a single method.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for busy schedules and geographic distance. These formats make it possible to access regular support while managing work, family, travel, or relocation, and allow the therapist and client to focus on practical skills and action plans in ways that fit the client’s life.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed
Virginia, New Hampshire
Languages
English