Joseph Fuller, LCSW
Practical, story-focused therapy for change
Details
| Name | Joseph Fuller |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Joseph
Joseph Fuller is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of experience helping people who feel stuck. He focuses on practical steps people can use to build confidence and move forward. His style is direct, warm, and focused on what the person wants to change.
Many who come to him report low self-worth, relationship strain, trouble sleeping, or problems with stress and anxiety. He also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, career pressures, or life transitions.
Background and approach
He works with concerns around attachment, ADHD, body image, and communication difficulties as well. Joseph draws on narrative ideas and attachment-based thinking to make sense of how life stories and early relationships shape present reactions. He uses client-centered listening so people feel heard and can name what matters most to them.
Cognitive behavioral ideas are used when practical changes to thoughts and behaviors will help reduce distress. Sessions are aimed at helping people break unhelpful patterns and try new ways of relating to themselves and others. He helps clients set small, doable goals and notice what changes.
Work can include talking, tracking patterns, and practicing new habits between sessions. Joseph is based in North Carolina and holds an LCSW, which is the licensed clinical social worker credential. He offers video, phone, chat, and text-based sessions for people who prefer online formats.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to pair the person with a therapist and schedule sessions.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Joseph works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Joseph among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Joseph among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Joseph among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Joseph among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Joseph among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Joseph among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Joseph among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Joseph among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Joseph directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Joseph directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment approaches work online
Joseph often uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at their life stories and separate themselves from limiting labels, which can make it easier to try different choices or see new possibilities. Narrative work can help with identity questions, low self-worth, and relationship patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy is another key strand he uses to understand how early bonds shape current reactions and closeness issues; this approach helps people notice patterns in relationships and learn new ways of connecting.He also draws on client-centered principles, which means sessions begin with careful listening to what matters most to the person. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as progress is seen or priorities change.
Online therapy offers practical advantages for this style of work. Video calls let the person and therapist read facial cues and practice conversations in real time. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to get short, focused support between sessions or when writing things out feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and try different ways of working.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, career strain, ADHD, and related concerns listed on his profile.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He combines narrative thinking with attachment-based and client-centered approaches and uses practical CBT techniques when helpful. The focus is on listening, making sense of life stories, and trying small changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience providing therapy in his field.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and provides services from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
He offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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