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Joseph Graham

Joseph Graham, LCSW

Maine 14 years in practice

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LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Communication skills

About Joseph

LCSW licensed in Maine with 14 years of experience, Joseph Graham helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, and trauma and abuse. He also focuses on communication problems, building self-love, and social anxiety and phobia. Joseph uses several talk-based approaches to guide sessions and works with each person to figure out what to try next.

Joseph keeps sessions direct and practical. He listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep problems going. He uses client-centered methods to follow the person's lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and elements of mindfulness and motivational interviewing when they fit.

In session he aims to make it easier to talk about difficult things. Conversations are straightforward and focused on concrete steps. Skills practice and short experiments between sessions are common when they suit the client's goals.

Joseph trained and practiced over many settings during his 14 years in the field. That experience informs how he blends different methods for everyday problems like anxiety, stress, and relationship tension. He can explain each method and suggest what to try first.

People who want to begin with a short intake will complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. In online sessions this means the therapist asks questions that help clarify what matters most and adapts the pace to the person’s needs. It is useful for relationship strain, stress, and when someone needs a straightforward place to talk.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Online CBT typically uses short exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking between sessions. This approach is often chosen for anxiety, social phobia, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals and preferences. That may mean starting with a client-centered conversation, then adding CBT or DBT skills if those fit better.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins. Many people find that remote sessions let them use skills in real life between meetings and bring concrete situations into the conversation.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

Maine

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflict, and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include communication problems, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, talk-based style that starts with listening and then moves to skills and small experiments. Sessions can include client-centered conversation, CBT techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as appropriate.

How much experience does he have?

He has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background shapes how he blends different approaches for common problems.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is an LCSW licensed in Maine. The profile lists Maine as his practice location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and scheduling process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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