Joseph Mounts

My communication style

My communication style is warm, collaborative, and honest. I ask thoughtful questions out of curiosity to help us better understand what’s going on, and I’m also comfortable being direct when clarity or guidance is needed. As a DBT-informed therapist, I embrace a both/and approach—balancing acceptance and validation with change and skill-building.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to becoming a therapist grew out of a long-standing interest in psychology, human behavior, and the ways people struggle and recover. I saw how often people are told to “just cope” without being given real tools, and that pushed me toward becoming a counselor who focuses on practical, skills-based change.

My goals for you

I help clients reach their goals by turning vague concerns into clear, workable targets and a concrete plan. We collaborate to define specific, measurable goals, break them into manageable steps, and build the skills needed to reach them using evidence-based approaches. I also believe in turning insight into action and long-term change.

Our first session

The first session focuses on understanding what brings you to therapy and what you want to change. We’ll talk about your main concerns, history, and current stressors, and begin clarifying goals for treatment. You’ll also gain a clear understanding of how I work, what therapy will entail going forward, and the steps we’ll take to begin.

I identify as...

• Male
• Biracial or Multiracial, Middle Eastern