- LGBT issues
- Trauma-focused work
- CBT and DBT methods
About Joseph
Joseph Paglia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 25 years of clinical experience. He has worked with children, teens, and adults and lists LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship problems, depression, addictions, and issues around intimacy and sleep among his primary areas of focus.
Joseph says he views clients as experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. He emphasizes trauma-focused care and uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills, managing crises, and clearer communication in relationships.
He also notes experience addressing sexuality, kink and BDSM cultures, sex and adult entertainment work, and spiritual issues such as Catholic faith when relevant to a client's concerns. Additional topics Joseph lists include attachment and abandonment issues, aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and commitment or control problems.
In session he combines problem-focused work with mindfulness exercises and solution-focused steps to help people make small, achievable changes. Expect concrete strategies for coping, sleep routines, and short-term behavioral experiments alongside discussions about meaning and relationships.
Joseph accepts international clients and conducts work in English. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Joseph often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises and behavioral experiments. CBT can be useful for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and addictive behaviors.He also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT tools can help when strong emotions, relationship conflicts, or self-destructive behaviors get in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joseph will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. He collaborates with clients to pick methods that fit their needs and adjusts the plan as sessions progress.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit therapy into a busy schedule, makes short check-ins easier, and reduces travel time. Online sessions can also allow practical exercises or mindfulness practice to be carried out in everyday settings, and the therapist can recommend homework and brief skills practices between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He combines trauma-focused care with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior methods, using practical skills, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps to help people make manageable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of counseling experience working with children, teens, and adults in a variety of settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Georgia and practices under those credentials.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.