Licensed clinical social worker recordMaine
Joseph Graham, LCSW
Maine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Maine
- LCSW, licence Lc14662
- NPI
- 1023343597
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maine
These details come from information Joseph supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Communication skills
About Joseph
Joseph Graham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine with 14 years of experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and handle family and relationship concerns. He also focuses on communication problems, self-love, social anxiety, and phobia.
He uses straightforward conversation to understand what is causing strain in daily life. Sessions focus on practical skills to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve communication. He draws from client-centered methods to keep the discussion focused on the client's priorities.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice different responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Mindfulness techniques are taught to help people notice what is happening in the moment without getting swept away.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who are wrestling with change, such as quitting or reducing substance use. Psychodynamic ideas may be used to look at patterns that repeat across relationships and time. The therapist mixes approaches based on the conversation and goals.
Sessions aim to produce small, usable changes that fit into everyday life. People who start here work on clearer communication, more dependable coping strategies, and steadier mood management. To begin, follow the site's scheduling steps and match with him for a first session.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and timing. Online sessions using this approach focus on listening and reflecting so the person can decide what to work on next. This is helpful for people who want a steady, conversation-led process.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) online includes identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors between sessions. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and social phobia because it gives concrete exercises to try in daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills taught remotely can include emotion regulation and distress tolerance exercises to handle intense moments without escalating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative decision and can change as progress is made.
Confirm current session format options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten routine check-ins, avoid travel, or reduce the need to be on camera during every meeting. These practical benefits help people sustain regular work on stress, addiction goals, relationship issues, and skill building.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related topics like communication problems, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and client-centered, focusing on the person's priorities. He uses CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas as tools.
How much experience does he have?
Joseph has 14 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical settings.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed as ME LCSW, and is licensed in Maine.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers