Joseph J. Williams, LMHC, LPC

06/21/2025

📣 Now Accepting New Clients📣

Clear View Cognitive Therapy, PLLC

Struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, or just feeling stuck? You don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to help you gain clarity, build skills, and take meaningful steps forward.

💬 Individual therapy for adults
📍 Licensed in NY, NJ, PA & CT
🧠 Evidence-based approaches (CBT)
📞 Call or text 917-567-7034
🌐 ClearViewCognitiveTherapy.com

Let’s talk about the life you want to be living.

Licensed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

04/17/2025

I’m happy to announce that I am officially a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey!

I look forward to continuing to provide compassionate care and a safe space for personal growth to those who seek it.

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04/01/2025

Hard to believe I’ve been a licensed therapist since 2009!
I started out in Brooklyn and Staten Island, and now I’m grateful to be able to support clients all over New York State.

Here’s to continuing to do the work that matters.

03/27/2025

I’m happy to announce that I am officially a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania!

I look forward to continuing to provide compassionate care and a safe space for personal growth to those who seek it.

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02/20/2025

People usually talk about being by someone they’re dating, but this passive-aggressive behavior isn’t limited to the world of romance. It can also happen in friendships, professional relationships, and families. Click below for some examples of what can look like and how to overcome this experience.

Ghosting happens all the time, but it can still feel awful. Explore the reasons why someone might suddenly cut off communication—and how to move past it.

01/17/2025

I’m incredibly excited to share some amazing news about my friend Rob Janicke, who has written an outstanding book about 90’s rock music! I had the honor of contributing to this project by offering psychological perspectives on the cultural and emotional impact of the era’s music and artists.

Rob did an amazing job illustrating how 90’s rock shaped identity, connection, and expression. I’m thrilled to see how it all came together in . This book is more than a tribute to an iconic decade—it’s an in-depth look at the deeper ways music influences our lives.

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement Rob!

12/27/2024

“This isn’t to say you shouldn’t set goals for yourself for the New Year. Setting specific, challenging goals can increase motivation and boost performance. But if you’d like an alternative approach to this annual practice, here are three to consider- click below 👇🏻

We've been conditioned to think that goal-setting is our best tool for achieving what we want. But what if there were a healthier, more satisfying way to get things done?

12/18/2024

“Rather than forcing positive thoughts to eliminate negative ones, we are often better advised to learn how to step back from our thoughts (both negative and positive ones) and use useful ones. And rather than controlling our feelings, or trying to relax them away, we can learn to embrace them and learn from them, while focusing our actions on what we truly care about.”

Research on acceptance and commitment therapy recently passed an important milestone. Here's what we know about the state of ACT after 1000 randomized controlled trials.

12/12/2024

I’m happy to announce that I am officially a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut!

I look forward to continuing to provide compassionate care and a safe space for personal growth to those who seek it.

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12/11/2024

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10/23/2024

Similar to “smiling” depression, people with high-functioning depression may appear happy on the outside while struggling internally with depression. They’re often able to maintain successful careers, relationships, and social lives, making it difficult for others to recognize their condition. Click below 👇🏻 to read more.

In high-functioning depression, a person experiences depressive symptoms while still appearing to manage their daily life effectively.

06/23/2024

“Mood disorders are mental illnesses that affect your typical emotional state. Everyone experiences distressing moods from time to time, but people with mood disorders experience distressing or extreme moods as a baseline. Their feelings are often out of sync with their environment and circumstances.”

Learn about mood, types of mood disorders, what causes mood disorders, how to get diagnosed, and which therapies are most effective.