About Joseph
Joseph Surace is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) in Ohio who helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. He meets people where they are and focuses on clear, achievable goals. He looks for clients who want to make changes in their lives and are ready to put in the work between sessions.
He asks clients to identify their main goals and the obstacles that keep them stuck.
How Joseph works
Sessions mix practical skill-building with a supportive, empathic style. The emphasis is on learning tools that can be used outside of therapy to manage mood and daily challenges. Over eight years of clinical work has shaped a straightforward approach.
He helps people break down large problems into manageable steps. Homework and practice are common parts of the process to reinforce skills learned in session. Joseph pays attention to emotional barriers like guilt, shame, and isolation while also targeting specific concerns such as panic attacks, obsessions and compulsions, phobias, and social anxiety.
He works with mood disorders and supports people exploring life purpose and meaning. Sessions are conducted in English and follow Ohio licensing standards for an LISW. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking and to use the Start Therapy button to begin the intake process.
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 | LISW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
Evidence-informed approaches and online care
Joseph uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying specific thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety and mood problems, then practicing alternative coping strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This approach is useful for panic, social anxiety, and depression. Another approach focuses on breaking down large problems into small, actionable steps and using repeated practice to build new habits. That method helps with addictions, low self-esteem, and life-purpose work.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions include discussion, skill practice, and plans for work between meetings so the approach can be adjusted over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person visit is impractical. It can also let people use video or audio in ways that suit their comfort level. Licensed professionals can adapt these evidence-based techniques to remote sessions while focusing on practical tools and steps to support daily progress.
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