- Guilt and shame work
- Relationship issues
- Addiction focus
About Joseph
Joseph Heggins is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 17 years of clinical work. He helps people who carry anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, relationship strain, and feelings of guilt and shame. He also addresses stress, trauma, intimacy issues, and challenges tied to identity and belonging.
He uses a mix of practical talk and reflective work. Sessions often focus on what is happening now and how past patterns still matter. He draws on client-centered methods to follow the person's lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, and psychodynamic ideas to look at repeated patterns. Internal Family Systems ideas are used when parts of a person feel at odds with each other.
Joseph pays attention to how family of origin, culture, and identity shape reactions and relationships. He will help people name patterns such as codependency, attachment wounds, or avoidance that keep guilt and shame alive. He also works with issues like substance use, impulsivity, and isolation when those link to emotional pain.
In sessions, he aims for clear, direct conversation. People can expect to talk through specific situations, try new ways of responding, and reflect on the meaning behind their feelings. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is weighing change or facing ambivalence.
He practices in Texas and conducts work in English. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details on the provider page.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist centers what the client brings and helps them clarify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and try different responses.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Joseph will discuss which methods match a person's goals, whether the focus is reducing shame, managing anxiety, or addressing substance use. He works with clients to adjust techniques over time based on what feels useful.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also allow someone to join from a quieter spot, avoid long commutes, or meet without being on camera if that feels better. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets to remote sessions so work continues between meetings.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does he work with?
He addresses shame tied to relationships, family history, identity, and choices people regret. Guilt related to addiction, infidelity, or past actions is also within his scope.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and parts work to identify self-critical thoughts and conflicting inner parts. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding underlying patterns.
How much experience does he have working with these issues?
He has 17 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship problems, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Texas.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified on the profile.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.