Joseph (Joe) Gasperini helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and many everyday challenges.
01About Joseph
Joseph (Joe) Gasperini helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and many everyday challenges. He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing from Virginia. Joe aims to make sessions straightforward and focused so people can feel heard and start to feel better.
Joe keeps therapy interactive and down-to-earth. He asks questions, listens closely, and works with each person to build practical steps forward.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize problem-solving, developing coping skills, and changing patterns that get in the way of daily life. He draws on a range of approaches, including cognitive behavioral work to shift unhelpful thinking, dialectical behavior methods for emotional regulation, and motivational interviewing to support change.
Mindfulness and narrative ideas are also used to help people make sense of their story and find new ways to respond. Joe brings 12 years of clinical experience and life experience to his practice. He has a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Syracuse University and a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University.
He also holds a Certified Anger Management Specialist II credential. Sessions are meant to be a collaborative process. Joe says he wants to hear what hurts and what stops a person from moving forward.
Together he and the person create a plan that fits goals and daily life, with an eye toward lasting change.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701007226 · expires June 2027
- LCMHC (New Hampshire)
- License 3293 · expires June 2028
- NPI
- 1548779358 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Joseph lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Infidelity
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Joseph names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
These are the methods Joseph names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Joe commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot and change patterns of thinking and behavior that worsen mood or anxiety. CBT focuses on small, practical experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. Dialectical behavior therapy offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving how someone tolerates stress. DBT skills include grounding, emotional regulation, and better interpersonal responses that help in heated moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joe will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. He aims to tailor methods so they fit daily life and to make decisions together about which ideas to try first.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or ongoing text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and teaching skills that involve demonstration. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when a shorter touchpoint during the week helps keep progress moving.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Joe address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and many related life challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is interactive, down-to-earth, and collaborative. He focuses on listening, asking practical questions, and building clear steps you can try between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 12 years of clinical experience and says his varied life experiences help him understand a wide range of problems and create workable plans.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds NH LCMHC and VA LPC credentials and practices from Virginia. He also has a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Counseling and a BS in Finance and Economics.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available online?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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