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Direct, practical counseling for serious life struggles

Joseph Kury II, LPCC

6 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · 6 methods listed · online only

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About Joseph

Joseph Kury II welcomes people who are ready to change how they cope with pain, loss, or unhealthy habits. He writes short, direct plans and uses clear conversation to help people who feel stuck. He acknowledges the courage it takes to begin and aims to make the next steps manageable.

Joseph holds an LPCC, which is the Ohio designation for a licensed professional clinical counselor. He has six years of experience working with depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.

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Background and approach

He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar symptoms, sleep struggles, and anger that gets in the way of daily life. His work is practical and person-focused. He listens first, then helps set concrete goals.

Sessions often include skill practice, short behavioral experiments, and check-ins on progress between meetings. He adapts the pace to what each person needs. Joseph also offers help around sexuality and identity concerns, including gender dysphoria and LGBT issues.

Other areas he addresses include compulsive behaviors, relationship struggles like jealousy or infidelity, and end-of-life or hospice-related distress. He uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are combined to fit the person, not the other way around.

Joseph aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the first session.

Approach and online care that fits your life

Joseph often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many day-to-day struggles by focusing on practical steps and experiments.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are central concerns. DBT teaches clear skills for managing intense feelings, reducing self-harm urges, and improving relationships. A Client-Centered stance guides conversation so the person's priorities shape each session.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Joseph will discuss options and tailor methods based on a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay consistent with sessions. Video calls are useful for a full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in helps fit a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for ongoing support between meetings and can be used for brief questions, skill practice, or progress notes.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Joseph help with?

He works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, sleep problems, anger, and sexuality-related issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a person-centered approach that mixes CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set clear goals and practice new skills between sessions.

What background does he bring to sessions?

Joseph has six years of professional experience providing counseling support for people facing a variety of mental health and behavioral challenges.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds an LPCC in Ohio and practices as a licensed professional clinical counselor in that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this counselor works with

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English