At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Louisiana / 9273
- NPI
- 1710244231
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Client-centered care
- Skills-based work
About Joseph
Joseph DeVillier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of practice in Louisiana. He guides people through stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship struggles with straightforward conversation and steady support. Joseph emphasizes respect and compassion in every visit and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.
He shapes sessions around each person’s needs rather than applying one fixed plan. That means talks that focus on immediate problems, small practical goals, and strategies you can try between meetings. He uses a mix of conversational and skill-building approaches to help people cope with anger, parenting strains, addiction concerns, or major life shifts.
Joseph draws on Motivational Interviewing to strengthen a person’s own reasons to change and on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation grounded in the client’s experience. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when helpful for mood, anxiety, or behavioral patterns.
People who work with him can expect calm, direct guidance and options to try rather than rigid instructions. He aims to empower each person to set realistic steps and notice progress along the way. Joseph also adapts pacing and focus when issues like trauma, bipolar mood shifts, or caregiving burnout come up.
Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats and scheduling details to make sure they match personal needs.
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How these approaches translate to online work
Joseph commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and set small, manageable goals. This approach focuses on asking questions, reflecting what you say, and building momentum from your own priorities. Client-Centered Therapy is about listening closely and shaping sessions around the client's concerns, so the therapist follows your pace and topics that matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and routines, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful for your situation and try different techniques until you find a good fit. That collaborative process helps align short-term goals and longer-term changes.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into discussion more quickly. Check the session options and scheduling details to choose what works best for you and your routine. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Joseph commonly help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction concerns, parenting strains, anger, career shifts, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is respectful and compassionate with a focus on practical steps. Sessions combine listening with tools and small goals that clients can apply between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral issues.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Louisiana and practices with that state credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States schedule with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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