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Joseph Wagner, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression
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About me

I am a licensed professional counselor with 15 years’ experience treating a range of issues. I bring a warm and empathic style to my work, thus creating a space in which you, the client, can discuss the challenges you face while feeling heard, understood, and supported.

I help people do more of what matters even in the presence of difficult inner experiences. In our work together, we’ll look at the strategies you have been using to address your challenges, and we’ll discuss ways in which you can strengthen or expand your skills in order to act more effectively and flexibly in response to difficult situations, thoughts, and feelings.

The heart of my work involves helping you to learn new skills which allow you to break the grip of unwanted thoughts & feelings on your actions and your life.

As you build these skills, you learn to handle difficult thoughts, feelings, and situations more flexibly, thus opening a space where you become freer to show up to your life in ways that enhance vitality, meaning, and purpose.

Professional experience

15yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Attachment Issues, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Guilt and Shame, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Mood Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Social Anxiety and Phobia

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Therapy

License information

LA LPC 4420

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Joseph Wagner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Joe is incredibly supportive understanding and patient. He also sets up clear rules of engagement during sessions that helps create structure so we can focus on goals. He is an amazing therapist and I hope to continue working with him.

Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Joseph for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Joe has been fantastic to work with over the last several months. He has been my first introduction to therapy and I couldn't have hoped for a better guide. He's helped steer me from a very dark place in my life and I couldn't possibly offer him as much thanks as he deserves. He expertly blends theory with practice and has given me the tools to continue my mental wellness journey.

Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Joe is an incredibly compassionate therapist who utilizes active listening to ensure I feel heard and seen during our sessions. I rarely have a session where I am unable to tap into some deep emotional struggles and do quality processing on them. I've already seen key changes in myself after working with Joe for only a handful of sessions. I'll be happy to continue working with Joe well into the future.

Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Joe is very patient, attentive, and insightful. Have really enjoyed working with him and look forward to continued progress with him.

Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Truly the best therapist I’ve ever had. Such a gentle and understanding soul, always trying to empathize while anchoring you to reality. Demonstrates knowledge of a variety of treatment methods and philosophies.

Written on Oct 10, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Joe is a great listener and very easy to talk to. He provides good materials outside of sessions as well.

Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes