- Anxiety and stress
- Communication skills
- Social anxiety support
About Joseph
Joseph Carrico is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 22 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Joseph also assists with communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Joseph focuses on practical coping strategies that people can use between sessions. He treats therapy as a collaborative process and encourages clients to build on their existing strengths. Conversations are straightforward and geared toward developing concrete skills for everyday situations.
Over two decades of clinical work have given him experience with a wide range of concerns. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients reduce anxiety symptoms and manage stress. Joseph helps people break down social situations into smaller steps and practice skills that make those situations feel more manageable.
Sessions often include skill-building around communication and handling difficult emotions like shame or guilt. He also helps people navigate transitions and find clearer direction when they feel stuck. The focus is on small, achievable changes that fit into a person’s life.
Joseph works in English and accepts international clients. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire so he can understand their goals and match them to an appropriate first session. The approach is practical, grounded, and aimed at helping people develop tools they can use right away.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Joseph draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill development and practical steps. One common approach emphasizes teaching coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, behavioral experiments, and stepwise exposure to feared situations; these help people reduce avoidance and increase confidence in social settings. Another approach centers on improving communication and processing difficult feelings like shame or guilt, using structured conversations and exercises to practice new ways of relating and speaking up.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist works with the client to identify goals, test methods, and adjust the plan as therapy progresses. This means clients and the therapist decide together which techniques fit best for daily life and social situations.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also support practicing skills in real-world contexts, since conversations and homework can be tailored to the situations a person faces between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on skill-building. Conversations are collaborative and aimed at producing usable coping strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional experience as a counselor working with a range of concerns including anxiety and trauma.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.