I would like to start out this introduction by sharing why I am so passionate about counseling and how my own story led me to where I am today. In 2008, I was a helicopter pilot in the army, but after a combat deployment, which led to a devastating divorce and years of readjustment difficulties, my focus in life changed. During these deeply personal experiences, I became aware of the hurt and the brokenness of others and have a desire to help others to overcome - as I did.
Since then, I graduated with a master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy as well as a master’s in Divinity. And over the last 7 years, I have served as a counselor for veterans and their family members in the Veteran’s Administration. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including marriage & family, PTSD, shame, anger regulation, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and spiritual issues.
As a Trauma informed therapist, it is a sacred moment when a client invites me to join them as they process their past trauma(s). There is healing, whether the trauma is from combat, sexual assault, first respond or traffic accident. I have found personally and professionally, that Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is the most helpful therapeutic approach for trauma.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping couples find reconciliation and helping overcome an array of different struggles. The approach I like to use with couples & family is Emotional Focus Therapy (EFT) and Attachment Theory.
As a Christian, I believe we are created with a physical body, a soul and a spirit which are all integrated with each other. So when welcomed, I love to provide a faith based prospective to my counseling and enjoy sharing how the love of Christ in conjunction with therapy can bring about transformational change in one’s life.
I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
WI LMFT 1159-124
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Joe is so patient and so kind. I hope everyone can experience him or some one like him. Great listener!
Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Joseph for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I was a little nervous to reach out and start the process of counseling, but after one session with Joe I was positive I did the right thing.
Not only is Joe respectful and listens, I really appreciate the Biblical advice woven into our sessions. I’ve already recommended some friends to take that first step because I know how beneficial it is.
Written on Sep 10, 2021 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks