- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed work
- LGBT support
About Joseph
Joseph Contes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of clinical experience based in Florida. He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. He helps people who feel overwhelmed by everyday pressures and by past experiences that keep returning.
He uses practical conversation and collaborative problem solving to identify strengths and next steps. Sessions are direct and focused on what is getting in the way now. He aims to help clients build strategies they can use between sessions.
Joseph has worked in crisis intervention, trauma treatment, community mental health, higher education, and emergency psychiatry. That background informs how he manages intense moments and safety concerns. He draws on treatments designed for trauma-related problems and mood concerns.
In session he blends cognitive approaches with solution-focused techniques. Joseph also uses trauma-focused methods that target memories and beliefs tied to painful events. The work often combines talking with skills practice and gradual steps toward challenging situations.
He supports people dealing with relationship strain, life transitions, caregiver stress, chronic illness, addiction issues, grief, and first responder concerns. Joseph also addresses aging and attachment issues and concerns related to HIV and fatherhood.
To begin, prospective clients follow the online process to match and schedule a first appointment. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and clients should confirm the current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Joseph draws on cognitive approaches that look at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, helping people test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. This approach is useful for worry, social anxiety, low mood, and problems that respond to practical skills work.He also uses trauma-focused techniques which address painful memories and the beliefs that follow them. These methods involve structured processing of past events and are often paired with skills for managing strong emotions and flashbacks.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Joseph works collaboratively to decide what fits the client’s goals and comfort level, and he adjusts methods as progress and feedback indicate.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, shorten commute time, and allow quicker check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose sessions that use video, audio, or shorter meetings depending on what best suits their day and needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus a range of related life and health concerns.
What is his approach in session?
He uses direct, conversational work that mixes cognitive approaches and solution-focused techniques to build practical skills and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience across crisis intervention, trauma treatment, community mental health, higher education, and emergency psychiatry settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
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 are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.