Joseph Boivin is a licensed professional counselor in Connecticut with 30 years of experience.
01About Joseph
Joseph Boivin is a licensed professional counselor in Connecticut with 30 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, depression, and related concerns. He speaks English and focuses on practical support that fits each person's life.
Boivin aims for a respectful, sensitive approach. He tailors conversations and plans to what each person needs instead of using one-size-fits-all methods. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He uses a mix of proven methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. That combination is useful for changing unhelpful patterns, managing strong emotions, and building coping skills. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas also guide conversations about goals and next steps.
People come for many reasons, including grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, eating concerns, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, and recovery from sexual assault or self-harm urges. Boivin listens for what matters most and helps set small, practical goals to move forward. The first sessions focus on understanding the immediate problem and deciding which approaches fit best.
From there he works with clients to try strategies, track progress, and adjust the plan as needed. The emphasis is on collaboration, clear steps, and steady support.
02Credentials
- LPC (Connecticut)
- License 1186 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1366698722 · 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
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
Methods Joseph names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused 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
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. In online sessions the therapist creates space for people to describe what matters most and then builds a plan around their goals and preferences.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. Online CBT often uses structured conversations, simple exercises, and homework that people can try between sessions to track progress.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong feelings and change how they respond in relationships. That work can be done over video or phone by guiding conversations that help reframe interactions and practice new responses.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that seem most useful, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to keep using.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for richer face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and chat or messaging help when someone wants brief support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this counselor address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, bipolar challenges, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and related areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is respectful and down-to-earth. He listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 30 years of professional work experience helping people with emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Connecticut.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
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 therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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