- Goal focused
- Skill building
- Empathetic guidance
About Joseph
Joseph Surace is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) who helps people clarify what they want to change and how to get there. He focuses on practical steps and the day-to-day work that follows each session. Joseph aims to build a respectful rapport while keeping sessions focused on real goals and skills people can use right away.
He looks for clients who want to move forward and are willing to do work between sessions. That work might include trying new behaviors, practicing breathing or grounding techniques, or testing out coping skills in triggering situations. Joseph balances empathy with clear, doable strategies rather than only talking about problems.
Over eight years he has supported people with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addictions. He also addresses panic disorder and panic attacks, phobias, obsessions and compulsions, and struggles with shame or isolation. Sessions emphasize concrete tools to reduce distress and increase everyday functioning.
Joseph explains options plainly and helps clients break larger goals into small steps. He checks progress and adjusts plans when something isn’t working. This hands-on style helps people build confidence as they practice new ways of responding to stress and anxiety.
He practices in Ohio and holds the LISW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. Sessions are conducted in English and clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
Approach to evidence-based care and online therapy
Joseph uses evidence-based techniques focused on practical change. One approach involves teaching coping and behavior strategies to reduce anxiety and interrupt panic symptoms. This includes step-by-step exercises people can use when they feel overwhelmed. Another approach centers on building skills to face feared situations gradually, which can help with phobias, social anxiety, and avoidance patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to set clear goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what fits the person’s needs and preferences. Clients take an active role in choosing which tools feel most helpful.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice coping skills between sessions in their own routines while staying connected to a licensed professional who can guide progress and problem-solve challenges.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joseph commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addictions, including panic disorder and panic attacks and phobias.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Joseph combines empathy with practical tools and clear goals to help people make changes between sessions.
What is his clinical experience?
He has eight years of experience supporting people with anxiety, mood concerns, and related issues.
What credential and location are listed?
He holds an LISW credential, which is Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.