Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Joe works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Alabama, Florida
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Joe
Joe Purvis is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of practice. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He approaches the work with respect for each person's experience and strengths.
Seeking help is a brave step, and he aims to provide steady support through change. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical conversations. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping strategies, and building skills that apply to daily life.
Background and approach
He encourages clients to name what matters most and to try small steps that add up over time. Joe has worked across a range of problems linked to trauma and loss, including post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, and related mood concerns.
He also addresses life stressors such as caregiver strain, fatherhood issues, first responder and veteran-related challenges, and challenges tied to HIV and isolation. Conversations often cover communication struggles, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and finding purpose after a setback. He listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and then practices different responses together.
The aim is to help people move from reactive behaviors toward clearer choices. Joe is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and in Alabama as an LICSW. He offers sessions in English and uses formats that fit varied schedules and needs.
He respects each person’s pace and works to make change feel understandable and achievable.
What Joe works with
Everything Joe lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Joe's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
How evidence-based techniques work online
Joe uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions in clear ways. One common approach focuses on skill-building for stress and anger management by teaching concrete breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies that reduce reactivity and help people respond differently. Another approach addresses trauma-related symptoms with a steady, paced plan that combines stabilization, processing at a manageable pace, and rebuilding daily routines to improve mood and functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit those priorities. If something isn’t working, adjustments are made together until a better fit is found.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video is useful for longer, in-depth work and visual cues. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or an option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, skill practice, and flexible communication between calls. These formats aim to increase access and help people stay consistent with care.
Questions people ask about Joe
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related problems such as caregiver stress, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
What is the general style of therapy?
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-focused, with emphasis on skill-building, coping strategies, and clear steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 22 years of professional experience working with a range of behavioral health concerns and life stressors.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LICSW in Alabama and LCSW in Florida and practices with those credentials in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.