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George Joseph

LPC, LMHC Florida 30 years of experience

Experienced counselor focused on lasting change

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George Joseph
  • 30 years experience
  • Practical steps
  • English sessions

About George

George Joseph is a licensed counselor with three decades of clinical experience. He holds a Master of Science from Nova Southeastern University (1996, cum laude) and practices as an LPC and LMHC. He aims to help people untangle the patterns that keep them stuck and find clearer ways forward.

He begins by looking beneath surface symptoms to the habits and histories that shape reactions. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way of daily life and on building practical steps that feel doable. His tone is professional with touches of humor to keep hard conversations approachable.

Clients find work on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. He also addresses relationship challenges, parenting stress, intimacy issues, and struggles with addiction and eating or sleeping problems. He pays attention to attachment, abandonment, and family of origin dynamics when they matter.

George uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic ideas, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. He blends these to match each person’s needs rather than using only one method.

People who prefer direct conversation, practical strategies, and a curious, reflective stance may find his style a good fit. He works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy button to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

His practice emphasizes steady, long-term change and helps people take manageable steps toward clearer goals.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where making steady action matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to change mood and function; it tends to work well for anxiety, depression, and sleeping or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and practical needs and then suggest a way forward. That process is collaborative and can shift over time as progress and challenges appear.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or travel. It can shorten commute time, allow shorter check-ins on busy days, and let people choose sessions that match their energy level, such as audio-only when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises and plans to the online setting so work continues between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Credentials

Florida, Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he often address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues and addictions.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His approach is direct and curious, with practical steps and a touch of humor to make hard topics easier to talk about.

What is his background and experience?

He earned an MS from Nova Southeastern University in 1996 and has practiced for about 30 years in clinical settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and sees clients in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a therapy process with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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