Dr. Joseph Vandergriff
Experienced psychologist focused on practical coping
RI Psychologist PS01026 Rhode Island
- Experience
- 28 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Stress, Anxiety
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Joseph
Dr. Joseph Vandergriff helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and other major life changes.
Background and approach
With a practice that also addresses aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, disaster-related adjustment, divorce and separation, forgiveness, midlife crisis, post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and workplace challenges, he brings a broad clinical focus to complex life problems.
He draws on 28 years of professional experience and multiple disciplinary training to support clients as they make meaning of difficult circumstances and develop practical coping skills. His work emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life while offering structured approaches to change and insight.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his toolkit, used alongside client-centered, existential, and narrative methods to blend skill-building with exploration of personal values and story. Based in Rhode Island and licensed as RI Psychologist PS01026, he accepts English-speaking and international clients and offers a range of session formats to accommodate different needs.
Dr. Vandergriff aims to collaborate with each person to identify realistic goals and to apply approaches that fit their situation and preferences.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Dr. Vandergriff uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, providing practical tools for anxiety, stress, and adjustment difficulties. He also employs client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the clients perspective and goals guide the work, which can help with self-esteem, grief, and life transitions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all decision. He will work with clients to assess their needs, preferences, and goals and then tailor methods and homework tasks so the therapeutic plan fits the person and their situation.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across time zones and life changes while allowing the therapist and client to focus on practical strategies and reflective work that translate into everyday life.
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Experience
28+ years
Licensed
Rhode Island
Languages
English