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Joseph Graham, LCSW
Maine
LCSW - Stress and anxiety focus
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Joseph
Joseph Graham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine with 14 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and trauma and abuse. He also helps people with communication problems, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
He uses practical conversations to identify unhelpful thought patterns and habits. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. He aims to help clients notice where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and try different responses.
Joseph combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and dialectical approaches. He draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support changes in behavior and coping. In sessions he mixes short-term skill practice with time to talk through ongoing issues.
People meet to break down a problem into small steps. Typical work includes tracking thoughts, testing new behaviors, and practicing emotion regulation skills. He often uses simple homework between meetings to build momentum outside the session.
He maintains a direct, calm style that emphasizes clarity and practical tools. The aim is to reduce distress and improve daily functioning by shifting patterns that keep problems going. To begin, complete the online matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How CBT, DBT, and client-centered work in online sessions
Joseph integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and changing the behaviors that follow. It helps with anxiety, stress, and social fears by breaking problems into small experiments. DBT offers concrete skills for regulating emotion and handling conflict, useful for intense feelings and relationship strain. Client-centered work prioritizes the persony checking in on what matters most and shaping goals around their concerns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That process may start with a few sessions to see what feels effective and practical, then adjust as needed.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. These practical benefits help people maintain regular practice of skills and apply them between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and trauma and abuse. He also focuses on communication problems, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-oriented style that looks at thoughts and behaviors. Sessions focus on noticing patterns and trying concrete alternatives.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ME LCSW, practicing in Maine.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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