Joseph Priolo, LSW, LCADC, EMDR-FT, CCTP, C-DBT
Preferred Name: Joe
About Me
Joe finds the greatest fulfillment in witnessing his clients’ personal growth, emotional healing, and renewed sense of hope. He describes one of the most rewarding aspects of his work as seeing the “light return to their eyes” as they rediscover their strengths and move toward lasting, meaningful change.
Outside of his clinical practice, Joe values spending quality time with his family and enjoys performing and creating music.
Education & Experience
Joe earned his Master of Social Work from Fordham University and his Bachelor of Social Work from Rutgers University. He is a Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, dedicated to supporting individuals through their mental health and substance use recovery journeys.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Peace of Mind SUD Counseling, LLC is Joe's virtual private practice dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care. With over eight years of clinical experience treating individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns, he utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including EMDR. In addition to his private practice, he provides contracted EMDR therapy services at treatment facilities specializing in substance use and mental health treatment. Joe's therapeutic approach emphasizes establishing a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust, empathy, collaboration, and unconditional positive regard. He also creates a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental environment that fosters emotional healing, personal growth, and lasting recovery.
Specialty Area
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Sliding Scale
- UnitedHealth
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Oscar (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, Oxford (Optum), Carelon Behavioral Health,
