Joseph Barry, LMHC

Joseph Barry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who guides individuals and families in identifying goals, overcoming obstacles, and moving toward more satisfying lives. He takes an active, engaged approach by asking thoughtful questions, offering alternative perspectives, and suggesting different ways of thinking about problems that may be getting in the way of daily functioning. He draws on ten years of experience working with people facing depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, trauma, PTSD, and relationship difficulties.

He served on active duty in the Air Force and enjoys working with military members and their family. His practice includes work with children, adolescents, adults, transgender individuals, and members of the LGBT community. He provides individual, family, and couples counseling when appropriate and tailors treatment plans to meet the specific needs and goals of each person or family dynamic.

His approach is client-centered, based on the belief that each person is unique and deserves to feel comfortable and understood in therapy. He emphasizes building a warm, trusting relationship as the foundation for effective work. He is trained in psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and collaborates with clients to develop a plan aimed at a successful counseling experience. He recognizes the courage it takes to seek counseling and looks forward to forming a rewarding therapeutic relationship with his clients.