- Trauma work
- LGBT issues
- Self-esteem
About Joseph
Joseph Contes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 16 years of experience. He works with common young adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, trauma and LGBT-related issues.
Joseph uses straightforward, conversational therapy rather than lectures. Sessions focus on identifying what’s keeping someone stuck and building practical strategies to move forward. He draws on evidence-based techniques and aims to help people notice strengths they already have.
His background spans crisis intervention, trauma work, community mental health, higher education, and emergency psychiatry. That mix informs a flexible approach that adjusts to what each person needs in the moment.
Typical work includes talking through recent life stressors, addressing past trauma, and developing tools for managing anxiety and low mood. He also helps with relationship challenges and identity questions often faced in early adulthood.
Sessions are conversational and often include skill practice between meetings. The focus is on clear, usable steps someone can try right away to feel steadier in day-to-day life.
People who reach out can expect direct feedback, collaborative planning, and attention to practical outcomes like staying functional at work or school, improving sleep, and reducing overwhelm.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Joseph uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and processing difficult experiences. Cognitive processing approaches help people name unhelpful thoughts related to trauma or shame and try out alternative ways of thinking. Cognitive behavioral strategies break problems into manageable parts and teach concrete coping tools for anxiety, low mood, and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what’s working, adjusting techniques, and setting short-term goals together.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in sessions when needed. It can also let someone join from a quieter setting, use less bandwidth without video, or schedule around school and work commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBT-related concerns, plus self-esteem issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and direct, focusing on practical steps and skill practice rather than lectures.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience in a range of clinical settings including crisis intervention and trauma care.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices out of Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.