Joseph Sarcoz, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Joseph Sarcoz

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Motivational Interviewing

Coaching

Music Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Joseph Sarcoz

Hi there, I'm Joseph! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), based in Palm Springs, California. I provide telehealth behavioral health services statewide. I specialize in treating LGBTQ+ patients experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, addiction, and other life challenges related to minority sexual orientation. My approach I provide an empathetic, thought-provoking, supportive environment for you to confide in and grow in. I’ll teach you Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills and guide and support you as you work through current and/or long-standing life barriers. CBT teaches you to become more aware of the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My focus I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. I specialize in helping the LGBTQ+ community. I create a safe and nurturing space for patients to discuss mental and behavioral health issues related to societal stigmas, discrimination, trauma, and minority stress. There is a specific LGBTQ+ "community language" that is unique to working with an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. I'd like to learn more about the challenges you may be facing and share how I can help and support you. My communication style My communication style includes clarity and directness, being non-judgmental, assertiveness, humor, collaboration, empathy, and validation. I want my patients to feel that they are in a trustworthy solution-focused space. My journey to mental healthcare Becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is a second career for me. I worked in network television production in Los Angeles for sixteen years. I spent several years in therapy and experienced the rewards of doing my work, which influenced me to take a different path and reinvent my professional career. I'm in business to help people. I find it rewarding and fulfilling when patients experience positive outcomes from treatment. My goals for you My approach to goal setting begins with asking you questions.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

California Graduate Institute, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1033398037

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What practice does Joseph Sarcoz work with?

Joseph Sarcoz works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Joseph Sarcoz?

Joseph Sarcoz frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Joseph Sarcoz on their profile.