- Guilt and shame focus
- Behavioral tools
- Goal oriented
About Joseph
Joseph Surace is an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) practicing in Ohio with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also focuses on guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic, phobias, and social anxiety.
Joseph helps people identify their main goals for therapy and the barriers keeping them from moving forward. He looks for clients who are motivated to change and willing to practice skills between sessions. He favors a direct, practical style while keeping the conversation grounded in understanding.
In sessions he combines practical tools with time to talk through what matters most. He builds rapport but emphasizes concrete strategies clients can try outside of appointments. That can mean short exercises, behavior experiments, or new ways to respond to strong emotions.
Joseph asks people to take an active role in the work. He expects homework and follow-through because change often happens between sessions. If someone prefers to take small steps, he will set realistic, manageable tasks.
His approach is goal-oriented and collaborative. He will help a person name clear objectives, pick a few methods to try, and track what helps. People who want both straightforward guidance and space to reflect tend to find his style helpful.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Joseph uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use day to day. One common method is behavioral skills work - identifying specific actions to change unhelpful habits and testing small experiments to see what helps. This approach can be useful for anxiety, panic, compulsions, and situational avoidance. Another strand is problem-focused talk and planning - naming a clear goal, spotting obstacles, and practicing steps between sessions. That helps with depression, low self-esteem, life purpose questions, and recovery from addictive patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. The plan can be adjusted as progress is tracked so the work stays practical and relevant.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, and make scheduling around work or caregiving simpler. It also lets people try tools at home and bring real-life examples to sessions for immediate discussion. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote meetings so the work remains active and focused.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related areas such as guilt and shame, loneliness, and OCD symptoms.
How does he approach shame and guilt in sessions?
He combines straightforward discussion with practical tools. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying concrete strategies between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working with adults on mood and anxiety concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) licensed in Ohio and practices in that state.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing work and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.