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George Joseph

Insightful, experienced counselor focused on lasting change

LPC, LMHC Florida

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About George

George Joseph brings three decades of clinical experience to his practice and draws on a varied training background to help people work through long-standing patterns and immediate concerns.

Background and approach

He earned a Master of Science degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1996, graduating cum laude, and holds licensure as an LPC and as an LMHC in Florida. Over his career he has emphasized getting beneath surface symptoms to explore root causes and recurring dynamics that underlie stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, and other presenting issues.

His style is professional but approachable, combining curiosity with a readiness to use humor where it helps the therapeutic process. George integrates cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-based strategies and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor treatment to each individual.

He aims to partner with clients on practical skills for coping and behavioral change while also attending to deeper emotional patterns that influence day-to-day functioning.

Working from Florida, he offers services that address a broad range of concerns including mood disorders, addictions, eating and sleep problems, intimacy and attachment issues, parenting and fatherhood questions, and challenges around life purpose. Sessions are conducted in English and are designed to match client goals and circumstances.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

George Joseph uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as prominent tools in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with life changes. ACT emphasizes values-based action and accepting difficult internal experiences while building flexibility, a useful fit for chronic stress, avoidance, and issues with motivation.

He also draws on client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to attend to emotional themes and relational patterns that arise in therapy. Deciding which approach or combination will be most helpful is a collaborative process - the therapist works with each client to clarify goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what feels most effective and aligned with the client's preferences.

Online therapy offerings include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity when in-person meetings are impractical. These formats support regular work on skills, reflection on patterns, and ongoing problem solving with a licensed professional from a location in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a wide set of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and challenges like eating or sleeping problems.
What is his general therapy approach and style?
The approach blends exploration of root causes with practical strategies; sessions mix curiosity, professionalism, and occasional humor while using techniques from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based work as well as psychodynamic perspectives.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience to his practice, drawing on long‑term work with varied presenting issues and therapeutic methods.
What credentials and licensure does he hold?
He holds a Master of Science degree (Nova Southeastern University, 1996, cum laude) and is licensed as an LPC and as an LMHC with license details CO LPC LPC.0016536 and FL LMHC MH5169.
In which language can I work with him and does he accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Florida, Colorado

Languages

English