About Joseph

Joseph White is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and substance concerns. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that families and individuals can use day to day. Parents reading on a phone will find short, direct explanations about what happens in sessions.

He holds a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University.

Background and approach

Joseph has eight years of experience and has worked with adults, adolescents, and children on mood, trauma, and behavior challenges. His background includes supporting people through grief, anger, workplace stress, and intimacy or relationship concerns. In sessions he combines straightforward strategies with listening and collaboration.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful space where the client’s goals lead the work. Joseph uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, practical goals and Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to change habits related to substance use or other behaviors.

Sessions often include homework, step-by-step planning, and short skill practices to try between meetings. People who prefer clear plans and actionable tools tend to do well with his approach. He explains options, helps choose what fits best, and adjusts based on progress and feedback.

The emphasis is on workable changes that fit into everyday life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful working relationship where the client's own goals shape the work; it helps when someone needs to feel heard and make choices at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and uses small experiments and practical skills to reduce anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful habits. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are unsure about change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening motivation for steps like reducing substance use or improving routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients can expect a mix of listening, skill practice, and short plans to try between sessions so progress is visible and measured together.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth or camera use is limited, live chat for quick check-ins, and text messaging for brief updates or prompts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules and to continue work between appointments.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Joseph commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and workplace stress among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and practical, combining listening with step-by-step strategies from CBT, client-centered work, solution-focused methods, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working in mental health settings with adults, adolescents, and children.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPCC in Ohio and an LMHC in Florida, and his practice is listed in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote therapy.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
8 years
Licensed
Ohio, Florida
Languages
English

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