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Joseph Kaiser

Therapist · New York

Compassionate, goal-focused counseling

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Joseph Kaiser
Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York · 002560
NPI
1659037778
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
New York
  • Warm interactive style
  • Practical coping skills
  • Goal oriented work

About Joseph

Joseph Kaiser is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He focuses on helping adults and young adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related issues like codependency and trauma. His style is warm and interactive, aimed at making conversations practical and clear so people can take small steps forward.

Joseph draws on about 15 years of clinical experience to shape sessions around each person's needs. He uses everyday language and simple tools rather than jargon. Sessions are guided by the client’s goals, whether that means reducing anxiety, improving communication, or managing mood and life transitions.

He commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. Mindfulness approaches are offered to help people manage stress and stay present. He also uses solution-focused methods to set concrete, short-term goals and measure progress.

Joseph aims to make therapy collaborative and practical. He listens for what matters most to the client and adjusts plans as needed. His background in working with LGBT concerns, parenting and attachment issues informs how he approaches sensitive topics.

People seeking a straightforward, goal-oriented counselor may find his approach useful. If you want clear tools and steady support while you work through life changes, he provides a direct, respectful way to get started.

Approaches that guide online sessions

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching concrete skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment awareness. People use these skills to manage stress, regulate mood, and respond differently to triggers.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term, practical goals. Sessions emphasize what is already working and build steps to reach specific changes quickly, which can be helpful for people wanting clear progress and measurable outcomes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to goals, needs, and personal preference. That may mean combining strategies or adjusting focus as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce commute time, and allow continuity of care when schedules change. It also lets people use short check-ins or longer sessions depending on what fits that week.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joseph often address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, parenting concerns, ADHD, trauma, codependency and related issues.

What is the therapy style like?

Sessions are warm and interactive with an emphasis on practical tools and clear steps clients can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Joseph brings 15 years of experience working with adults and young adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that region.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time of scheduling.

How does cost and billing work?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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