Joseph Graham, LCSW

Licensed in Maine · 14 years in practice

Joseph Graham helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, family tension, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

License and registration

LCSW, Maine: Lc14662 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1023343597 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

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About Joseph

Joseph Graham helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, family tension, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He keeps the first meetings simple and focused on what matters most to the client. Joseph is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Maine with 14 years of experience.

He creates a calm, open setting where clients can talk without judgment. Sessions are conversational and practical.

Background and approach

Joseph listens first, then works with each person to set small, achievable goals. Joseph blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. He uses client-centered work to follow what the client brings, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation is needed.

Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added when they fit the plan. In a typical session he checks how things went since the last meeting, practices a new skill, and plans one clear step to try between sessions. He focuses on improving communication, building self-compassion, and reducing social anxiety or phobic responses.

Joseph aims for straightforward progress rather than jargon. Parents and caregivers reading on a phone will find short, clear conversation and practical steps they can use right away. Background and approach: He has worked in Maine settings for many years and brings steady, experience-based support to everyday problems.

The emphasis is on collaboration and making therapy fit each person’s life and goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Joseph lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Approaches Joseph names

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Online support

How therapy approaches translate online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what the client brings and on listening deeply to the person in front of the therapist. Online this means conversation-driven sessions where the therapist follows your priorities and reflects what you say to help you find clarity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practices small changes to test new ways of thinking. In virtual sessions this often includes short exercises and homework to try between meetings so progress can be tracked.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Techniques like grounding, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness can be taught and rehearsed during video or phone meetings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to use and how to pace the work.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstration. Phone sessions are good when bandwidth is limited or when a simpler check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text work well for short updates, quick coping strategies, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep steady progress over time.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Joseph address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, and trauma and abuse, plus communication problems, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and client-focused, with practical steps and skill practice. The aim is clear goals and usable tools between visits.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Maine.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Maine and practicing there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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