Joseph Graham

LCSW

Maine

Change-focused LCSW in Maine

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Maine / Lc14662

NPI

1023343597

Experience

14 years

Languages

English

Location

Maine

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational approach
   • Practical skills
   • Calm, nonjudgmental

   About Joseph

   Joseph Graham is a licensed clinical social worker in Maine with 14 years of experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and address relationship and family concerns. He aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he acknowledges that courage.

   In sessions he focuses on listening first and meeting people where they are. He uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address unhelpful thoughts and build calmer day-to-day routines. Motivational interviewing is part of his approach when people want support making changes and finding their own reasons to move forward.

   He also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior therapy ideas to help people communicate more clearly and manage intense emotions. Conversations tend to be collaborative and paced to the person’s comfort, with concrete skills to practice between meetings. The room is used to try out new ways of responding to stress and conflict.

   Joseph keeps language simple and focuses on what’s useful right now. He supports people working on social anxiety, self-love, and communication problems alongside broader trauma-related concerns. If you’re unsure where to begin, he will help narrow the first steps and build a plan that fits your life.

2. How his approaches work online

   Joseph uses motivational interviewing to help people explore their own reasons for change and to set small, achievable goals. That approach is useful for addictions, habit change, and moments when motivation feels stuck.
   
   He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical coping strategies. CBT helps with anxiety, stress, and social fears by offering concrete skills to practice between sessions.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit their pace. The choice of tools and techniques is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.
   
   Confirm session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt discussion, pacing, and homework to suit remote meetings and daily life demands.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

   Additional focus areas

   Communication problemsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

   Experience

   14+ years

   Listed in

   Maine

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Joseph help with?

   He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, plus trauma and abuse. He also focuses on communication problems, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.

   How would you describe his therapeutic style?

   His style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening first. Sessions combine conversation with practical skills to use between meetings.

   What is his professional background?

   He has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. That experience informs his practical, skill-based approach.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   He holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Maine.

   Which languages are offered for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with him?

   He does not accept international clients at this time.

   How are fees and payment handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What are the first steps to begin therapy?

   Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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