Frank Joseph III , LPC

Frank Joseph III is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. He holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Our Lady of Holy Cross College and has developed clinical skills across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD in adolescents and adults, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, and both physical and emotional abuse.

Earlier in his career he worked as a high school counselor, an experience that informs his comfort and effectiveness with teens and young adults navigating school and life transitions. In private practice he integrates practical techniques and goal-focused strategies to help people regain balance and move forward after difficult life changes.

His counseling style is described as warm and engaging, with a respectful and compassionate stance. He blends client-centered listening with evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to create treatment plans tailored to each person or family. Frank meets clients where they are, supports them in identifying strengths and options, and helps translate insight into achievable steps toward change.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and what they do

Frank Joseph III uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the person's experiences and priorities guide the work. This approach focuses on empathy and respect, helping people explore their values and build self-understanding, which can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem issues.

He also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and structured, useful for anxiety, depression, OCD symptoms, and stress management by teaching skills that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Frank works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and he adapts techniques over time so treatment stays aligned with what is most helpful for the individual or family.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options support ongoing communication and allow therapists and clients to work together in ways that suit the client’s routine and comfort.