Greetings. Thank you for considering counseling and taking time to learn about my work. I have completed advance academic preparation (MA, and PhD) in counseling and am licensed to practice independently as a counselor in the state of Missouri (USA). I have over 20 years full time experience providing direct counseling service to clients (from children to adults, couples, and families). My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I tend to use humanistic/person centered, strengths based, learning/solution focused, and multicultural approaches in my work. More importantly, I strive to understand my clients’ concerns, convey empathy, provide helpful feedback, teach needed skills and build hope.
Over the years, my clients have shown up to counseling with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, social and gender identity issues, trauma and emotional abuse, life and work transition stressors, relationship difficulties, parent and child relationship discord, couples communication, career or occupational difficulties, school (high school, college, professional school) challenges and multicultural concerns.
I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards making a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Immigration Issues, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Phobias, Prejudice and Discrimination, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
MO LPC 002470
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Great man, very kind and understanding. I’m not sure what all to put, but you are in good hands with him.
Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Joseph for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Pangelinan is great at listening with empathy, providing his feedback and viewpoint to create a space for me to reflect and learn, and following up with me on how I am doing. He is also very generous with his time on responding to my messages between sessions. I feel that he makes me a priority, and he wants to help. I feel acknowledged being who I am, and he motivates me tremendously to want to work on how to be less stuck with my situation and feel I can branch out to try new things that can make me feel more confident.
Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Joseph has been a great help during a stressful time in my family life. His expertise is highly relied upon. I thank Dr. Joseph for this help always and appreciate his help.
Written on Apr 23, 2023 after therapy with Joseph for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coaching
Really listens and helps me see things in a different perspective. Gives me tools to really help find myself again!!!!!
Written on Apr 09, 2023 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Pangelinan is an amazing therapist. Truly listens and offers quality advice.
Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Joseph for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr P is an amazingly open hearted, kind, knowledgeable man who shows his years of experience and expertise in the many techniques and situations he shines a light on. I feel so lucky to have matched with him. 11 out of 10!!
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd