Works with
How Joseph works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Hawaii
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Joseph
Joseph Hakim offers calm, straightforward support for people dealing with anger and related struggles. He focuses on helping individuals name what’s happening, find small changes that make life easier, and build ways to cope with stress. Joseph presents himself in a direct, compassionate way so people can take the first step without extra pressure.
Joseph holds a Master’s degree in clinical mental health from Hawaii Pacific University. He is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - in Hawaii and has six years of experience in counseling.
Background and approach
His background includes work with addiction and mood concerns, and he also has training related to substance use counseling. In sessions he blends practical tools with open listening. He commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in the person’s own goals and values. Motivational interviewing is another approach he uses when people want to make a change but feel stuck. This helps people explore their reasons for change at a comfortable pace and build their own motivation.
Joseph works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar and mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and anger. He also addresses related topics such as communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and midlife transitions. His practice is based in Hawaii and sessions are offered in English.
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
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joseph lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic 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 care that fit your life
Joseph commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify thoughts and habits that increase anger or anxiety and then practice small, practical changes to feel better. Cognitive behavioral techniques are useful for stress, panic, mood shifts, sleep problems, and anger management.He also draws on client-centered therapy, which means sessions begin with listening and follow the persons goals. This approach helps people feel heard while deciding what changes matter most to them. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to make a change but feels unsure; it helps uncover personal reasons to move forward at a comfortable pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joseph will discuss these methods with each person and adapt the mix based on the clients needs, goals, and preferences. He collaborates on practical goals and checks in regularly to adjust the plan.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth, and messaging or chat works for brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and support consistent progress.
Questions people ask about Joseph
What kinds of concerns can Joseph help with?
He supports people facing stress, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and grief, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues and several related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines practical skill-building with open listening. Sessions often include noticing thoughts and behaviors, setting small goals, and talking through barriers to change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience in the counseling field working with mood, addiction, and trauma-related concerns among others.
What credentials and region does he hold?
He is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - in Hawaii and completed a masters degree in clinical mental health from Hawaii Pacific University.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.