Therapy Intern
CurrentJoe (He/Him) recognizes the power of each individual’s narrative, of their experiences, their strengths, and their goals for the future. Therapy can be the confluence where these aspects of each identity combine to promote healing. His preferred treatment approach is strengths-based and collaborative. He utilizes a cultural, trauma-informed lens to integrate and provide space for treatment. Joe aims to empower, build agency, and develop techniques and strategies to achieve value-driven goals for each client. He is also interested in third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Unified Protocol (UP). He utilizes an Adlerian approach to conceptualization, valuing the holistic lifestyle of each client.Joe has previously worked at an inpatient behavioral hospital administering psychological assessments to the pediatric and adolescent populations. He has facilitated pediatric and adolescent groups focused on building relational skills, emotional identification and regulation, coping strategies, distress tolerance, and more. He also currently acts as a Suicide Intervention Officer as part of his service within the National Guard. He has significant experience assisting service members with reinforcing their mental resilience, establishing support systems, and navigating challenges.Joe is currently pursuing his doctoral degree at Adler University with an emphasis on understanding and treating trauma. He is currently a therapy intern at Thamani and looks forward to working with individuals, couples, and families, each with their own special dynamics. He has experience working with anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, grief, and coping with the curveballs life has to offer.
