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Joseph Gaines, LPC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Joseph

Joseph Gaines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, LGBT issues, family and intimacy-related matters, sleep problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He brings eight years of clinical experience to his practice and emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings. Gaines aims to support people through transitions and painful experiences by offering steady guidance and encouragement.

He frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s courage in seeking change, and he seeks to empower clients to build skills and insights that fit their goals. In sessions he prioritizes empathy and practical support while helping clients identify strategies to manage symptoms, repair relationships, and navigate complex life circumstances.

Clients can expect a professional who values clarity and consistent support, and who draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. Joseph works in English and provides services to clients in New Jersey, offering a variety of online session formats to enhance accessibility.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care



Many therapists use cognitive behavioral strategies to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, impulsivity, and ADHD-related challenges. These techniques focus on breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new habits that reduce distress and improve functioning.

Mindfulness-based and emotion-focused methods can also be part of therapy, teaching ways to notice and regulate intense feelings, process trauma responses, and build tolerance for difficult emotional states. Such approaches often support work on grief, anger, attachment wounds, and compassion fatigue by increasing present-moment awareness and emotional clarity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to determine which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to schedule sessions around busy lives and to maintain continuity during transitions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured interventions, check in between sessions, and support skill practice in the client’s everyday environment.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joseph commonly address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship issues, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, ADHD, addictions, sleep problems, and related challenges.
What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?
Sessions emphasize an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where exploration and collaboration guide the work, with a focus on practical support and skill development tailored to the client.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relational concerns.
Where is Joseph licensed and based?
Joseph is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey and holds the license numbers PA LPC PC009381 and NJ LPC 37PC00636300.
Which languages are available for sessions?
He conducts therapy in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin therapy with him?
To start, 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 issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger management

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyFatherhood issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Languages

English