Joseph Kury II, LPCC

Joseph Kury II is an Ohio licensed professional counselor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and self-esteem struggles. He speaks plainly and offers steady support for those trying to make real life changes. Joseph meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps they can use right away.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. Sessions are focused on identifying unhelpful thoughts, building coping skills, and practicing new behaviors between meetings. He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find the reasons they want to change.

Joseph has six years of experience working with a wide range of concerns. He has supported people with trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood concerns, ADHD, sleep problems, and anger. He also works with people navigating gender dysphoria, HIV and AIDS related issues, and the practical fallout of relationship challenges like infidelity or non-monogamy.

In sessions he aims to be respectful, sensitive, and nonjudgmental. Conversations and plans are shaped around each person’s needs and goals. He encourages small, achievable steps so progress feels real and manageable.

People who want a practical, respectful approach often find his style helpful. Joseph will help you name immediate priorities and plan simple actions to move forward. If you want straightforward help and steady support, his approach focuses on useful skills and clear goals.

How practical approaches translate to online therapy

Joseph commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered approaches in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced through exercises and homework between sessions to address anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and tailoring conversations to each person, helping people feel heard and guiding them toward their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together so it matches the person's needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skills coaching, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins, and chat or messaging can support quick reflections, therapy homework, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and let people fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while keeping the work focused and practical.