Joseph is a Licensed Master Social Worker. He attended Long Island University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. He then went on to earn his Masters Degree in Social Work from Fordham University in their Advanced Standing 1-year program. Joseph is also a veteran of The United States Army, where he served for 10 years deploying to Iraq twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn and once to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Joseph has experience with adults, adolescents, and children. He has worked extensively with veterans and their families facing homelessness, as well as individuals recently released from incarceration with their reintegration back into everyday society.

Joseph has provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children struggling with basic life skills. Joseph uses therapeutic techniques including Person-centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Strengths-Based Therapy.

Joseph values the therapeutic bond with everyone he works with, helping individuals realize their value and worth. Joseph believes that with the right tools and skills individuals are capable of great successes in their lives.

Supervised by: Allen L. Hershman PhD, PsyD, NCSP