Joseph Surace, LISW

Joseph Surace is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who helps clients identify clear therapy goals and the obstacles that keep them from moving forward. He focuses on working with people who have recognized a need for change and who are ready to take an active role in the process rather than entering therapy under pressure from others. Joseph combines empathic listening with practical, skills-oriented guidance, aiming to build strong rapport while also teaching tools clients can use between sessions to manage stress, anxiety, mood symptoms, addictions, and self-esteem concerns.

He looks for clients who are willing to practice new strategies outside the therapy hour and to invest in steady effort toward their goals. Joseph emphasizes collaboration and accountability, helping clients translate insights into concrete steps so progress is measurable and sustainable. His approach balances supportive understanding with exercises and interventions designed to reduce symptoms, improve daily functioning, and strengthen coping skills across areas such as panic, obsessive thoughts, social anxiety, and mood disorders.

As an LISW, Joseph brings clinical training in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a focus on practical outcomes, working with each person to create a treatment plan that aligns with their values and life circumstances.