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Joseph (Joe) Gasperini

Joseph (Joe) Gasperini

LCMHC, LPC

Virginia

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In their wordsPractical, down-to-earth counseling for life challenges

Key details

Credentials
LCMHC, LPC
License
LPC, Virginia / 0701007226; LCMHC, New Hampshire / 3293
NPI
1548779358
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Virginia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical tools
  • Life changes focus

About Joseph

Joseph (Joe) Gasperini offers support for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, addictions, trauma, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disasters. He aims to make counseling feel straightforward and useful. Joe writes that therapy should be a place where people feel heard and respected. He invites clients to describe what is hurting them and to set clear goals together.

Joe keeps sessions practical and collaborative. He describes his style as down-to-earth and interactive, and says he creates a non-judgmental space for honest conversation. Together with clients he develops an action plan to reduce suffering and build steps to stay well. He emphasizes tools people can use outside sessions.

Joe brings 12 years of experience and a varied life background to his work. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Syracuse University and a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University. His credentials include Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, New Hampshire (LCMHC), and Licensed Professional Counselor, Virginia (LPC).

He uses practical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. These methods guide how he helps people face issues like self-esteem, anger, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress.

Outside of work Joe lives in southern Virginia, is married, and is a parent to eight children. His personal experience with life’s ups and downs informs his interest in helping others develop realistic, lasting changes.

How selected approaches translate to online therapy

Joseph often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help manage strong emotions and improve sleep or concentration.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, day-to-day needs, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan if something does not fit well.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, save travel time, and use brief check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions to continue during major life disruptions, which may help people coping with disaster-related stress. Licensed professionals adapt CBT and mindfulness exercises to work over distance and tailor activities to each person’s routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessInfidelityMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Virginia, New Hampshire

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joe commonly address?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disasters.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is down-to-earth and interactive. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that clients can use between meetings.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

He has 12 years of clinical experience and describes a diverse personal background that he says helps him relate to many life challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Counseling and is credentialed as an LCMHC in New Hampshire and an LPC in Virginia, and practices out of Virginia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing or cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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