Joseph Heeter, LPC
Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor
- CBT and mindfulness
- Attachment-informed care
- Support for families
About Joseph Heeter
Joseph Heeter, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Virginia with 13 years of clinical experience. He has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, career stress, OCD, and ADHD, and has supported many who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Joseph approaches counseling as a collaborative process, partnering with clients to explore their goals and build practical strategies for change. He combines cognitive-behavioral methods with client-centered principles and mindfulness practices to create treatment plans tuned to each person’s needs. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, indicating professional training and licensure to provide mental health services in Virginia.
He brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate style to sessions, tailoring dialogue and interventions to each individual’s strengths and circumstances. Whether a person is coping with grief, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem issues, trauma-related symptoms, or life transitions, Joseph emphasizes supportive, goal-oriented work that cultivates resilience and clearer communication.
Seeking change can require courage, and Joseph aims to support and empower clients who are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Joseph approaches counseling as a collaborative process, partnering with clients to explore their goals and build practical strategies for change. He combines cognitive-behavioral methods with client-centered principles and mindfulness practices to create treatment plans tuned to each person’s needs. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, indicating professional training and licensure to provide mental health services in Virginia.
He brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate style to sessions, tailoring dialogue and interventions to each individual’s strengths and circumstances. Whether a person is coping with grief, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem issues, trauma-related symptoms, or life transitions, Joseph emphasizes supportive, goal-oriented work that cultivates resilience and clearer communication.
Seeking change can require courage, and Joseph aims to support and empower clients who are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joseph Heeter have?
Joseph Heeter has 13 years of experience.
Is Joseph Heeter a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPC credential, which means Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are VA LPC 0701008139.
In which languages does Joseph Heeter provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Joseph Heeter located?
He is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Joseph Heeter as my therapist?
You can work with Joseph Heeter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joseph Heeter work with international clients?
Joseph Heeter does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joseph Heeter cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care
Joseph draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, and attachment-based ideas to guide his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic stance that helps clients explore their feelings and goals at their own pace and is useful for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. Attachment-based approaches look at patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections, which can be helpful for trauma, intimacy struggles, and family dynamics.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joseph collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as work progresses. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and effective for each client.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and daily life, and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support from different locations.