Joe Pelzman, LMFT

I believe that as your therapist I am here to help you to figure out where your pain lies, where you tend to stumble and to work collaboratively with you to do something different…perhaps for the first time in your life. I am also here to help you see past your blind spots and show you the qualities and strengths which you have yet to own, or perhaps lost somewhere along the way. My goal is to assist clients to move into a space of insight, wellbeing, and empowerment.

My experience includes trauma recovery, mood disorders and building healthy relationships. I have expertise in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) to provide comprehensive couple’s counseling.  Additionally, I have been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and Somatic Experiencing, which are both excellent treatments for either acute trauma or developmental trauma. I also have 11 years’ experience working in the LGBTQ community. 

My approach is always affirming, non-judgmental, and strengths focused.  ​Whether you’re looking to make a major change in your life or simply fine tune your spiritual and existential path...nothing is too small or too big for us to work on.  Together we will create a non-judgmental, affirmative holding environment or what I call a therapeutic “bubble” in order for your authentic growth and healing to occur.