Joseph Surace, LISW

LISW in Ohio with eight years of clinical experience, Joseph Surace helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. He works with adults who recognize they want change and are willing to try practical steps between sessions. Joseph asks clients to set clear goals and to practice new skills outside therapy. Sessions focus on identifying obstacles and applying concrete tools to move forward.

Joseph looks for people who are motivated to change rather than attending at someone else’s insistence. He uses a direct, pragmatic style alongside a supportive stance. Conversations move from identifying problems to making specific behavioral and thought changes. Homework and skill practice are a routine part of the work.

In session he helps people break larger problems into manageable tasks. That can mean planning small experiments, tracking mood or behavior, or rehearsing new responses to stressful situations. He also talks through patterns of guilt, shame, and isolation and helps clients find more balanced ways of thinking about themselves and others.

For concerns where mood swings or intense anxiety interfere with daily life, Joseph helps clients build strategies to reduce disruption and improve daily functioning. He supports people working through obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, phobias, and social anxiety with step-by-step methods aimed at decreasing avoidance and increasing coping skills.

People who prefer a practical, goal-focused approach tend to find his style straightforward and useful. Before a first session he asks clients to identify what they want to change so work can start quickly.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work