- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- LGBT concerns
About Joseph
Joseph Contes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 16 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. People often come when they feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health and want practical steps forward.
Joseph uses straightforward conversation to identify strengths and barriers. He focuses on what is keeping someone stuck and on building skills that help in daily life. Sessions are collaborative and direct, aiming for clear strategies rather than vague talk.
His background includes many years in crisis intervention, trauma treatment, community mental health, higher education, and emergency psychiatry. That range shapes a pragmatic approach that fits different situations and levels of stress. He draws on evidence-based techniques and keeps an eye on what works for each person.
Joseph has worked with people facing life transitions, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, substance issues, and relationship concerns. He also has experience with first responder issues, fatherhood matters, aging and geriatric topics, and HIV/AIDS related concerns. This breadth helps when problems overlap or are hard to separate.
In sessions he may use cognitive and trauma-focused methods alongside solution-focused tools. The aim is to make small, testable changes and then build on those wins. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting to see if the approach fits.
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Joseph often draws on cognitive approaches that look at unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking. These techniques help with anxiety, low mood, and problems like guilt or shame by teaching practical skills to change patterns of thinking.He also uses trauma-focused methods such as Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These approaches focus on understanding traumatic memories and reducing their hold on daily life through structured exercises and gradual processing.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joseph treats the choice of methods as collaborative, adjusting techniques based on a client's goals, history, and what feels manageable. He helps people try options and see what fits best rather than imposing one single method.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific delivery methods. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone use audio instead of video when that is preferable, or schedule sessions around work or caregiving duties. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and tools so the work suits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus various related life challenges.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
He uses direct, conversational work to identify what's keeping someone stuck and to build practical steps that fit daily life.
What is his clinical experience?
He has 16 years of experience across crisis intervention, trauma work, community mental health, higher education, and emergency psychiatry.
Is he a licensed clinician and where does he practice?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start sessions?
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, use the crisis numbers.