I'm a PhD-level therapist with decades of experience walking alongside individuals and couples through meaningful change. My background includes over 20 years of clinical therapy and 25 years in law both rooted in presence, clarity, and curiosity.
Growing up in a close-knit family in New York City gave me early insight into the complexities of identity, boundaries, and relational pressure. Later, practicing law in Louisville, KY deepened my understanding of how people carry their stories–especially in moments of conflict, transition, or loss. While I do not provide legal services, my background in law offers a pragmatic and grounded lens for emotionally charged or high-stakes conversations.
Today, my work is shaped by the belief that change becomes possible when we slow down and pay attention. I help clients make sense of their patterns, strengthen their internal steadiness, and move toward decisions and relationships that feel more honest and aligned.
This is not about fixing. It’s about returning to what has always been there.
About Dr. Joe
My approach is grounded in the belief that healing and growth are possible for everyone, and that suffering is not a life sentence. I work with clients to cultivate deeper awareness, relational honesty, and alignment with the life they want to lead. This perspective is informed by contemplative traditions that value presence, emotional wisdom, and the freedom that comes with letting go.
I am the developer of Systemic Regulation Therapy (SRT), an integrative clinical model that weaves together nervous system regulation, relational safety, and systemic awareness.
This approach informs my work with individuals and couples, helping clients move beyond insight toward embodied change and relational repair.
I focus on helping couples reconnect, rebuild trust, and face the truth of their relationship with clarity and care. Whether you are in crisis or slowly drifting apart, therapy becomes a space to see each other and yourselves with more honesty. This is not about fixing one another but about learning how to grow, repair, or make meaningful decisions from a grounded place.
I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the deeper questions that arise when life stops feeling like your own. Many of my clients come in feeling lost, emotionally overwhelmed, or uncertain about how they want to live. Together we create space to rediscover what matters and move toward a more authentic life.