Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depression & Couples
Meet Joseph Sparks
Reaching out for help takes courage and strength. My approach to therapy is to work collaboratively in order to effectively use that courage and strength to produce effective growth and change. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages who are experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety and depression. I also has a passion for working with teens as well as couples trying to strengthen their relationship!
I have extensive experience in working with individuals who experience substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-worth, low self-esteem. I utilize modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to facilitate growth and empowerment.
TREATMENT FOCUS
➤ Alcohol and Substance Abuse
➤ Family Dynamics with addiction and mental health struggles
➤ Anxiety and Depression
➤ Facilitating young adults to gain autonomy and develop life skills
➤ Couples Therapy
➤ Development and engagement in recovery
➤ Development of safety planning
➤ Development of health coping strategies
➤ Developing self-esteem and self-worth
➤ Developing healthy communication skills
SPECIALTIES
▶ Therapy for Teens & Young Adults
In the world we live in today it is not uncommon for teens and young adults to be suffering from anxiety, depression and low self-worth. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help individuals identify evidence within their own lives to help support and build a sense of self-worth and manage anxiety and depression symptoms.
▶ Therapy for Substance Abuse & Recovery
I supports individuals struggling with substance abuse or navigating recovery. I help individuals develop and implement healthy coping tools so they are able to explore and address the underlying sources of their use. I work with those in recovery on relapse prevention, passion development, and launching into their best self.
▶ Couples Therapy
Relationships play a key role in our overall happiness. I believe that in order to experience joy and happiness for yourself and in your relationship with loved ones, it all begins with effective communication. Every relationship is unique and because of this communication strategies on how each couple is able to hear one another varies. I facilitate a couple’s process by helping them learn and practice language skills and active listening. I believe that when a couple learns how their partner communicates, it can not only help the relationship thrive, but it can be a completely new and amazing experience with the one you love!
THERAPY FAQS.
▶ How Therapy Helps
Therapy can be an intimidating concept because it shows our most vulnerable self even when things are going well. Many view therapy as a useful tool during crisis in life. However, therapy can be useful in good times as well. Sometimes having another person to listen and talk with can help create lasting stabilization and change.
▶ Who I Work With
I specialize in working with individuals ages 15-40 who are experiencing substance abuse and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety and depression. I help individuals discover new ways to apply healthy coping skills in order to create and increase self-awareness, sustain healthy change, gain empowerment. I utilize similar concepts in order to help teens manage anxiety, depression and build self-worth. I utilize strong communication strategies in order to help couples strengthen their relationships.
▶ Length of Therapy
Every individual is different in regards to length of stay in the therapeutic setting. My goal for every client is create a feeling of lasting and comfortable change to where the client is comfortable stepping away from the therapeutic setting.
▶ Therapy Fees
I bill $225 for a 45-50 minute session. I accept cash and all major credit cards. I do not bill insurance but I am happy to provide you with super bills upon request.
