- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Forgiveness and guilt
About Joe
Joe Purvis is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida and Alabama with 22 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on concerns such as caregiver stress, communication problems, fatherhood issues, first responder and veteran concerns, and guilt and shame.
He starts from the view that the client knows their story best. He points out strengths people already have and uses those strengths in sessions. Conversations are straightforward and focused on practical steps rather than jargon. Sessions aim to help people understand what keeps them stuck and find manageable ways forward.
Across his career, he has worked with people coping with post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, mood disorders, isolation and the strain of caregiving. He also addresses issues tied to forgiveness and life purpose. The work often involves sorting through difficult memories and learning new ways to respond when old patterns show up.
Joe uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's situation. He helps people break large problems into small, doable actions. Expect clear discussion of goals, regular check-ins on progress, and practical strategies you can try between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and his practice is based in Florida. Costs vary by location and are billed through a cancellable subscription model. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Joe uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in practical ways. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments. That helps with anxiety, guilt, and low self-esteem by changing patterns of thinking and behavior.Trauma-informed approaches focus on safety, pacing, and grounding skills. These methods support people coping with past abuse, post-traumatic stress, or intense emotional reactions by teaching ways to manage strong feelings and gradually address difficult memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review what matters most to the person and suggest methods to try. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time so it fits the client’s goals and preferences.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into work breaks, avoid travel time, or choose sessions that do not require being on camera. Online work can make it easier to try practical strategies between sessions and keep momentum while juggling daily responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues like guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He helps people name and understand those feelings, then breaks problems into small, practical steps to change how they respond.
What experience does he bring?
He has 22 years of professional experience working with trauma, mood disorders, and problems tied to caregiving, military service, and first responder roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Alabama and Florida, with his practice based in Florida.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the current plan for exact pricing.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.