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Online therapist

Joseph Skunca

Experienced LCSW focusing on family stress and trauma

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
30 years
Licensed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Joseph

Joseph Skunca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience in mental health and wellness. He practices in New Jersey and brings long-term clinical work to parents and caregivers looking for steady, experienced support. His background includes school-based counseling, crisis work, and in-home services, so he understands stressful, high-pressure situations.

Over three decades he has carried roles in psychiatric emergency screening, substance-abuse counseling, and as a school social worker for 25 years.

Background and approach

He has also provided in-home therapy for at-risk youth. This mix gives him practical experience with everyday family pressures and with trauma-related concerns. He uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, often called EMDR, along with somatic techniques that focus on how the body holds stress.

In sessions he blends talk-based work with body-focused methods to help people process difficult memories and reduce anxiety symptoms. His style is steady and committed. He aims to create a calm space where parents can talk through stress, low mood, self-esteem concerns, social anxiety, and family-related issues.

He frames therapy as a collaborative effort and prioritizes building resilience over time. Joseph emphasizes clear, practical steps alongside slower processing work. He welcomes conversations about what will work best for each person and adapts methods to fit daily life and family routines.

Online approaches that fit busy family lives

Joseph uses EMDR, an approach that helps people process distressing memories by combining focused attention with guided eye movements or similar bilateral stimulation; it is often used for trauma-related symptoms. Somatic therapy is another tool he uses, which pays attention to physical sensations and teaches ways to release stored tension in the body. These methods are paired with straightforward talk therapy to address stress, anxiety, depression, and family-related concerns.

Choosing the right method is a shared process. He works with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions can shift over time as progress is made or as day-to-day demands change, keeping the work practical and relevant to family life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls approximate in-person sessions, phone sessions provide an easy option without video, and live chat or text-based messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between longer appointments. These formats help people fit therapy around childcare, work, and other commitments while still accessing experienced, licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joseph commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and social anxiety or phobias.
What is his general therapy style and approach?
He combines talk-based therapy with body-focused methods and EMDR techniques to help people process memories and reduce anxiety.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience in mental health, including school social work, crisis counseling, and in-home therapy for at-risk youth.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - in New Jersey with license number NJ LCSW 44SC05206900.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
30 years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English

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