Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 36 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Men's Issues and 9 more.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I received my Masters from Widener University and am based out of Pennsylvania. I am a veteran of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and served as both a 19k (M1 Armor Crewman) and 11b (infantry). I am passionate about helping others to find their strengths and empower them on their recovery journey. Therapy can be scary, exciting and challenging and I am eager to work with you throughout the process.
Our first session will be focused on building a therapeutic alliance that makes you feel safe and secure. I want to get to know you and spend time making this experience what YOU want it to be. We will identify your goals and what you want to achieve in therapy.
I feel that my greatest strength lies in my focus on the individual in therapy. We are all so unique, and I will tailor my focus on building a strong foundation based upon your individual needs. You will not be judged, but instead encouraged to explore. I will always be honest in our interactions and will protect the confidentiality of our sessions. I will provide a safe and secure therapeutic space for you to be fully engaged.
I am passionate about working with individuals who are dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and adjustment disorders. I have a strong desire to help everyone reach their personal goals and find their purpose and meaning.
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Cash - $90 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Geisinger - Commercial
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UPMC Health Plan
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is utilized to identify the situations/triggers that impact our thoughts and emotions and how they impact our behaviors. This process can aide in discovering unhealthy core beliefs which impact our rules and assumptions, therefore modifying the very lens in which we view the world. Once identified, cognitive restructuring exercises will be utilized to aide in developing more rational thoughts.
Motivational Interviewing
Used to draw out perspectives and ideas on experiences of an individual in treatment. Helps to deepen the understanding of presenting problem and strengthen the therapeutic alliance through increased understanding.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
This method focuses on current strengths and resources to aide in solving the immediate problem at hand. This method focuses on realistic solutions using a solution-focused method, rather than the traditional problem-focused method.
Narrative
Everyone has a story or stories that they tell themselves about experiences in their life. This story (narration) is not always healthy or rational. Through narration we can re-write and re-frame your story to be empowering and change the cycle that has been repeated.
4 ratings with written reviews
June 8, 2026
Talking with Joe is like taking to a friend that I can open up to without any judgment. Joe is a excellent listener and problem solver. He's given me great insight on my issues.
November 24, 2025
An invaluable resource and source of consistently valuable perspective.
August 19, 2025
Have had one session so far and he seems level headed and supportive, with valuable, CBT-based, practical advice. Looking forward to working with him more.