Joseph Paglia , LCSW, CSW

Joseph Paglia brings 25 years of clinical experience to his work as a social work professional licensed in Georgia. He practices with the belief that every person is valuable and worthy of being heard, accepted, and validated, a perspective shaped by lessons from his family about listening and refusing hatred. His clinical credentials include LCSW and CSW, clinical social work credentials that indicate advanced training and experience in social work practice.

Joseph has long focused on trauma-informed approaches, using CBT and DBT frameworks to help people navigate trauma and crises. He works with a wide range of concerns, including LGBT-related issues, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, kink and alternative sexual cultures, blended family dynamics, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication and control issues.

He approaches clients as the experts of their own stories and aims to build on existing strengths to address challenges. Outside of his professional life, Joseph’s personal interests include dogs, baking, EDM, Drag Race, and time at the gym, all of which inform his relatable and down-to-earth therapeutic style.

Integrating proven therapies in online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more constructive patterns. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, coping with life changes, and many stress-related concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and crisis moments.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on safely processing traumatic experiences and reducing their impact on daily life. This approach is tailored to help those struggling with trauma and abuse, grief, and related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joseph Paglia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He draws on these evidence-informed strategies to tailor a plan that fits each person’s circumstances.

Online therapy with Joseph can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care, maintain momentum between sessions, and fit therapy into busy or changing lives.