Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
How Joseph works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Joseph
Joseph Christensen is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 24 years of clinical practice in California. He draws on long experience in mental health and addiction work to help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of balance. Joseph speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away.
He takes a client-centered approach that follows each person’s priorities. Sessions are non-judgmental and aimed at real-world change.
Background and approach
Clients direct the pace and can choose short-term problem solving or deeper, longer work. Joseph uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that feed anxiety, anger, and depression. He also brings mindfulness into sessions to help people manage stress and regain calm.
When deeper meaning is needed, he draws on existential and Jungian ideas to explore values and personal stories. People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including parenting stress, relationship conflict, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, and workplace stress. He also supports those facing life transitions, caregiver strain, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions Joseph is straightforward and compassionate. He helps people develop skills for communication, coping, and healthier habits. The focus is on practical tools that fit into daily life and move people toward clearer choices and more manageable days.
What Joseph works with
Everything Joseph lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Joseph's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Joseph lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and Online Support for Anger and Stress
Client-centered therapy means sessions follow the client's priorities and pace, with the therapist listening closely and tailoring help to what matters most. This approach supports people who want to work on anger, family strain, or life transitions by keeping goals practical and personal.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems alive and then practicing new skills. For issues like anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and low mood, CBT offers concrete steps people can use between sessions to change reactions and daily routines.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build tolerance for difficult feelings. These skills can help with stress, craving in addictions, and moments of intense anger.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, values, and what feels doable. Sessions can shift over time from skill-building to deeper meaning work as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for full conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier when on the go. Text and live chat work well for brief check-ins, homework, or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep work moving forward.
Questions people ask about Joseph
What kinds of concerns does Joseph address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addiction, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, career strain, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is client-centered, non-judgmental, and solution-focused, with practical tools and skills offered alongside deeper exploration when needed.
What is his professional background?
He has 24 years of experience in mental health and addiction work, including program supervision and diverse clinical settings over his career.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices in California and holds the LMFT credential in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.