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LCMHC, LPC

Joseph (Joe) Gasperini, LCMHC, LPC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Joseph

Joseph (Joe) Gasperini offers focused support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping and eating problems, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He also addresses related issues such as adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, communication and control problems, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, process addictions, and financial or infidelity-related stressors. With 12 years of clinical experience and licensure as an LCMHC and LPC, he brings a practical, down-to-earth style to therapy.

Joe emphasizes collaboration and interaction, inviting clients to describe what is causing pain or keeping them stuck, and then working together to design realistic, actionable plans. His perspective is informed by diverse life experience and a background that blends analytical training with counseling education, which he uses to tailor interventions that fit each person’s situation.

Sessions are intended to feel warm and non-judgmental while remaining goal-oriented; Joe aims to help clients reduce suffering, regain forward momentum, and develop skills to maintain progress long term. He is based in Virginia and works in English, and he accepts international clients for remote sessions.

Approaches that guide online work and practical care

Joseph uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as primary frameworks in online work. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by teaching concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and problematic routines. DBT emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering strategies useful for managing intense emotions, anger, and relationship difficulties.

He also integrates Mindfulness techniques to help clients build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity; these practices can complement CBT and DBT when coping with stress, trauma responses, or attention-related challenges. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - the therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and responses to initial strategies, and adjust the plan together until the methods fit the person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These options allow clients to engage from different locations and to select the format that best suits their comfort, pace, and daily routine while working toward measurable goals with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Joe commonly address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy and related life challenges including ADHD and bipolar concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is interactive, down-to-earth, and collaborative, focusing on listening carefully and creating practical plans that help reduce suffering and restore forward movement.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 12 years of experience and draws on diverse life experience alongside formal training to address a broad array of issues and develop tailored treatment plans.
What credentials and license locations does he hold?
He is credentialed as LCMHC and LPC with NH LCMHC 3293 and VA LPC 0701007226 and is based in Virginia.
Can nonlocal clients work with him if they are outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English to accommodate people outside his immediate region.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how clients engage in therapy.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

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

Licensed

Virginia, New Hampshire

Languages

English

What Joseph can help with

Joseph (Joe) Gasperini works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

How Joseph approaches therapy

Joseph's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Joseph is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in Virginia, with 12 years of clinical experience.

Joseph is a graduate of a BS degree in Finance and Economics from Syracuse University and a MA degree in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University.