Joseph Hakim

Joseph Hakim is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and related concerns. He introduces himself simply and aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

He earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health from Hawaii Pacific University and holds the LMHC credential. Joseph brings six years of counseling experience and uses practical techniques chosen to match each person's situation.

In sessions he often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice patterns, test new responses, and practice different ways of thinking. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change.

Joseph tends to keep conversations straightforward and focused. He will help identify what’s getting in the way of daily functioning, then work with the client to set small, doable goals. He explains options and checks in often so the plan fits what the person actually needs.

People come to him for many concerns beyond anger, such as grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep or eating struggles, mood and personality difficulties, and substance use. He also addresses issues like abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, isolation, and communication problems.

Joseph practices from Hawaii and speaks English. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.

How Joseph’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people lead the direction of their sessions. It’s useful for building trust, exploring feelings, and deciding what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting; it can help with anger, anxiety, and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joseph will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they pick methods and adjust the plan as progress is made so the work matches the person’s needs.

The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try tools and homework between meetings so skills can be practiced in everyday situations rather than only during appointments.