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Joseph Hart

Joseph Hart, LPC-MHSP

LPC-MHSP focused on stress and trauma

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Profile details for Joseph Hart
CredentialsLPC-MHSP
LicenseLPC-MHSP, Tennessee / 2377
NPI1073822136
Experience17 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationTennessee

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  • CBT
  • DBT
  • EMDR

About Joseph

Joseph Hart, LPC-MHSP, is licensed in Tennessee and has 17 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He describes his work as adapting dialogue and treatment to fit each person's needs.

Hart uses a mix of practical talk therapies in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions involve talking through current difficulties, identifying patterns, and trying specific strategies to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, codependency, communication and commitment struggles, control and dependent personality traits, and substance use concerns. Those topics are approached with direct problem-solving and skills practice alongside deeper exploration of past experiences.

Hart frames recovery as gradual work. He emphasizes repeated practice of skills and checking what is and is not helping. He aims for clear goals and measurable progress over time.

Sessions are provided in English. He does not accept international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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Approaches used for online work

Joseph Hart commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in his practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. EMDR addresses distress tied to traumatic memories through structured processing that can reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions.

He also applies elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when needed. DBT teaches concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. These approaches are chosen based on the concern and what the client wants to achieve.r>
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review symptoms, history, and goals and then recommend options. Clients and the therapist adjust methods over time based on how well they work.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments into a workday, shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and using a quieter setting to focus on skills practice. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and the goals you want to address.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Listed in

Tennessee

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style?

He combines talk-based methods with skills practice and problem solving, using approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic work, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How much experience does he have?

He has 17 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.

Is he licensed and where does he practice?

He holds the LPC-MHSP credential and is licensed in Tennessee.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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