Greetings! I have had the opportunity to work in the counseling field for 32 years and my desire to help, learn and share has remained strong. My experiences have seen me working with families, youth and adults in a variety of issues. From family preservation and individual life issues, adults and youths involved in judicial system(s), victims of sexual assault, to working with people marginalized in society due to some identified stigma.
As a retired military veteran, I have a unique understanding of the pressures of military life, as well as veteran life. Also, as a man of color, I appreciate the challenges that marginalized people experience in the lives. I have worked within the Judicial system with families and individuals from incarceration to post-incarceration, individual work, and group work, with victims of sexual assault, as well as with people that are experiencing stresses with various parts of their life.
My approach, to the therapeutic process, is to be considerate, thoughtful and respectful. I encourage (team) work, effective and honest communication, as well as, a commitment to addressing issues in a manner that allows for surviving and thriving in life. My life motto is " We don't have a second chance at .... Now."
I wish you the best!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Sexual assault and abuse, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CT LPC 3221
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Mr. Dickerson is perfect for me
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Joseph for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Joseph is an amazing listener
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
I wasn't convinced of how effective virtual therapy could be. Joseph Dickerson was recommended as a match for me. By the end of the second session I was pretty sure we could work together on what I brought to therapy. In pretty short order, he has helped me to identify and address things I wasn't even seeing. I have to admit, having someone that can do that has made a huge difference. He listens, he's wise and he cares. I'm so grateful I have a chance to work with him.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Excellent. Gives objective, pragmatic advice that will work in the real world.
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and family conflicts
Extremely knowledgeable, respectful, and helpful
Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Joe really takes the time to understand what your problems are. He doesn’t have a preconceived plan of action before he meets you. He’s easy to talk to and to trust. I’m actually learning new things that I hadn’t realized before about myself. I would recommend Joe to anyone who has ever felt that they never got anything out of counseling. That’s how I felt in the past. He’s pretty awesome.
Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues