About Joseph
Joseph Sheris is a Pennsylvania psychologist with a long record helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. He brings 35 years of clinical experience to sessions and describes a practical, respectful style. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk about what feels hard and begin making small changes.
He holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Kutztown University and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Northcentral University.
How Joseph works
Joseph has worked in independent practice for three decades and has developed a broad clinical background during that time. He also holds National Board of Certified Counselors credentials including National Certified Counselor and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor designations. Joseph uses an eclectic approach with clear cognitive and ecological influences.
That means he draws on techniques that focus on thinking patterns as well as how a person interacts with their environment. He explains options, listens to what matters most, and then tailors sessions to fit each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take between meetings.
He helps people recognize unhelpful thought patterns, manage panic or phobic reactions, and build steadier self-confidence. He also supports people coping with post-traumatic stress and sexual assault or abuse concerns. Therapy is presented as a collaborative process.
Joseph encourages honest feedback and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every phase of care.
What Joseph works with
The areas below are the ones Joseph selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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Training and background
| Register | PA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 35 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Joseph describes his approach as eclectic with cognitive and ecological influences. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts shape feelings and behavior, teaching skills to notice and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and reduce anxiety or depression. Ecological techniques focus on the persons day-to-day environment and routines, helping change situations and supports that keep problems going.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked, and the plan is revised based on what works for the individual.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around school, work, or caregiving, and it can reduce travel time. It also allows sessions to continue when schedules change, and some people find brief check-ins by phone or video helpful for staying on track between longer appointments.
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