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Online therapist

Joseph Frey

Calm, direct therapy for trauma and stress

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Joseph

Joseph Frey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Colorado who centers therapy on practical, evidence-based methods. He emphasizes approaches that address trauma, anxiety, and relationship strain in straightforward, goal-oriented sessions. Joseph writes and speaks plainly to make therapy feel manageable for someone juggling family responsibilities and daily stress.

Joseph has ten years of professional experience as an LMFT. He trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and uses trauma-focused methods alongside narrative and solution-focused techniques.

Background and approach

He combines these tools to help people process past hurts and make concrete changes in their lives. In sessions, he helps clients clarify what feels most urgent, set achievable goals, and try short, practical steps between meetings. He pays attention to how thoughts, body responses, and behavior connect, and he names simple strategies to interrupt old patterns.

He also brings a coaching mindset when clients want to move forward in work or family roles. His background includes military and business experience that shaped a direct, focused style. He aims to create a clear path through confusion and overwhelm so people can feel steadier day to day.

Joseph enjoys technology, sports, working out, and video games outside of work. Background and approach: Joseph partners with clients to decide which method fits best for their situation. He may use EMDR to process traumatic memories, narrative techniques to reframe personal stories, or solution-focused steps to tackle immediate problems.

Sessions are practical, conversational, and action oriented, with the pace set by each person seeking help.

Therapeutic tools and online care that fit your life

EMDR is a method that helps people process and reduce the strong emotional charge of disturbing memories. It often involves guided attention and structured steps to lessen how past events affect daily life. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps reframe those stories so they open up new options. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on immediate goals and small changes that build momentum toward a clearer life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps you most. Clients and the therapist work together to find techniques that feel useful, practical, and realistic for everyday life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or parenting duties. The variety of formats also allows people to use methods like EMDR or problem-solving work in ways that match their schedule and comfort level.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Narrative Therapy

Looking at the story you have come to tell about yourself, and where it came from. The work is in separating the problem from your identity and finding accounts that fit you better.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, addictions, and related struggles such as codependency and attachment difficulties.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are direct and practical, focusing on clear goals and small steps. He combines conversational work with targeted techniques to reduce distress and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has focused on trauma work within that time.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LMFT credential with the Colorado license number CO LMFT 0001630 and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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