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Joseph Ramsey, LCSW

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Joseph

Joseph Ramsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of counseling experience who draws on a background in community mental health to support people through a wide range of struggles.

Background and approach

He earned a Master of Social Work and has worked extensively with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, anger, domestic violence, grief, addictions, and life transitions. Joseph frames therapy as a collaborative process in which clients' knowledge of their own lives guides the work.

His style emphasizes trust building and straightforward communication, combining empathetic listening with practical interventions. Joseph uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each person's needs.

He works from New York and offers sessions in English, bringing steady clinical experience to people coping with stress, self-esteem concerns, intimacy-related problems, ADHD, and other focus areas. Joseph aims to help clients clarify goals and develop tools that fit their everyday lives.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a supportive environment where the person leads the conversation; it helps with clarity, self-understanding, and goals related to stress, relationships, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with ADHD-related challenges. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses structured processing to address distressing memories and associated symptoms, often chosen for complex trauma and abuse recovery.

Determining the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and typically happens collaboratively. The therapist will discuss how different methods fit a client's goals and preferences, adjusting the plan over time to reflect what proves most helpful in sessions.

Online therapy with this practitioner is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and communication styles. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from different locations and to continue therapeutic work around work, caregiving, or other time constraints while focusing on practical strategies and emotional processing.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joseph commonly address?
He works with a broad array of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
What is Joseph's therapeutic style like?
His approach centers on building trust and using honest, direct communication while honoring the client's expertise about their own life.
How long has he been practicing?
Joseph has 16 years of experience providing counseling and additional years working in community mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is licensed as an LCSW with license NY LCSW 091669 and practices in New York.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; he is not listed as accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on 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

What Joseph can help with

Joseph Ramsey works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Joseph works with anxiety, depression, anger, and domestic violence.

How Joseph approaches therapy

Joseph's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Joseph is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York.