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Joseph (Joe) Gasperini

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Joseph (Joe) Gasperini, LCMHC, LPC

Virginia

Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCMHC, LPC
  • LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701007226; LCMHC, New Hampshire / 3293
  • NPI1548779358
  • Experience12 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationVirginia

About

  • CBT methods
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness work

About Joseph

Joseph (Joe) Gasperini is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 12 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem struggles, depression, addiction concerns, trauma, grief, and related difficulties. Sessions are presented in a straightforward, interactive way focused on practical next steps.

Joe describes his style as down-to-earth and collaborative. He listens for what is most troubling and helps shape a clear plan of action. Expect direct conversations about what is getting in the way of daily functioning and relationship health. He aims to identify immediate changes and longer-term skills so people can feel more in control of responses and decisions.

His background includes a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Syracuse University and a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Those experiences inform a pragmatic approach to problem solving and goal setting. He also notes life experience from raising a large family and living in multiple regions of the U.S.

In sessions Joe uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches. That mix supports work on emotion regulation, communication, motivation for change, and reframing difficult stories about oneself.

People often come to him for concrete tools around anger, communication problems, addiction patterns, parenting strain, and coping with major life transitions. He works with each person to set measurable steps and review progress over time.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Joseph uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then test small changes in everyday life. CBT helps with anger, anxiety, mood, and behaviors that get in the way of goals.

He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication. DBT-style tools are practical for managing strong reactions and rebuilding trust in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use those conveniences to focus on skill practice, behavior experiments, and conversational coaching that translate to everyday situations.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

Virginia, New Hampshire

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address related to anger?

He supports people dealing with anger alongside stress, relationship strain, addiction, trauma, and related issues such as communication problems and control concerns.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

His style is interactive, down-to-earth, and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear steps and practical skills rather than abstract theory.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of professional experience as a counselor working with a wide range of life challenges.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He holds the credentials LCMHC and LPC and practices in Virginia under those designations.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he accept clients from other countries?

International clients are accepted.

How are costs and payments handled?

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

What should I do to begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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