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Joseph Ramsey

Compassionate, practical therapy focused on change

LCSW New York

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Joseph

Joseph Ramsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of counseling experience based in New York.

Background and approach

He trained at the University of Pittsburgh, earning a Master of Social Work, and has worked in community mental health settings where he developed skills addressing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and related life challenges. Joseph centers his work on building trust and learning about each person’s unique history and concerns.

His style emphasizes straightforward, honest communication and a collaborative stance that respects the client's knowledge of their own life. Joseph draws on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring techniques to the issues presented.

He is experienced with a wide range of concerns including stress, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and career transitions. Clients can expect a practical, goal-oriented approach delivered with empathy and professional experience.

Joseph aims to work alongside individuals to develop strategies that help manage symptoms, improve coping, and support meaningful change over time.

How Joseph Uses Evidence-Informed Methods Online

Joseph frequently incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. He also uses EMDR to address traumatic memories and symptoms connected to complex trauma, offering structured sessions that aim to reduce distress linked to past events. When appropriate, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are integrated to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joseph works with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, experiences, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time as needs evolve. The initial sessions help determine the best combination of strategies to move forward together.

Online therapy with Joseph is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and use brief check-ins or longer talks depending on what fits a client's life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Joseph address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
Joseph emphasizes trust building, honest and direct communication, and a collaborative stance that treats clients as experts on their own lives. He adapts interventions to fit individual needs and goals.
How many years has he been providing counseling?
He has 16 years of counseling experience, with additional background in community mental health settings that informed his clinical work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Joseph is an LCSW licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 091669 and practices from New York.
Does he work with non-English speaking or international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English