Joseph DeVillier, LCSW

Louisiana · 10 years in practice

Joseph DeVillier is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana with ten years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Louisiana: 9273 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1710244231 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Joseph

Joseph DeVillier is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana with ten years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns, anger, and addiction. He approaches work with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Joseph aims to create a plan that fits each person's needs and goals. He favors clear, direct dialogue and adapts sessions to the individual's situation. He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered listening to help people identify feelings and repair what matters most to them.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when practical to teach skills for coping and changing unhelpful patterns. Joseph often supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, or major life changes. He also addresses concerns such as body image, commitment struggles, and substance misuse.

He has experience working with clients who face immigration challenges, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, or isolation and loneliness. Sessions are offered in English and organized around the goals the person brings to therapy. He describes the work as collaborative - you and he plan the next steps together.

The tone is supportive and focused on building skills and insight. Joseph uses a flexible schedule to fit people’s lives and offers a mix of session formats. He encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready and will help shape a path forward that feels manageable.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Joseph lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Antisocial personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Commitment issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Fatherhood issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
Immigration issues
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Young adult issues

Approaches Joseph names

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Online support

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and working with feelings that shape relationships and personal patterns. It helps people name emotions and use that awareness to change how they connect and respond. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, acceptance, and following the person's lead so they feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Joseph will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He integrates approaches as needed, so sessions can shift from emotion-focused conversations to skill practice when that will be most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coping prompts, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work and family schedules and to stay consistent with ongoing support.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, substance issues, relationship and intimacy struggles, anger, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and respectful, with an emphasis on listening and practical skills. He combines emotion-focused conversation with skill-based work when useful.

What is his background and experience?

He holds a Louisiana LCSW and has ten years of professional experience working with a wide range of behavioral and emotional concerns.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is licensed as an LCSW in Louisiana and offers services to people located there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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