Joseph Wriston, LPC, LSATP, NCC
Preferred Name: Joe
About Me
With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, Joe Wriston has served in a variety of community-based roles—including therapeutic mentoring, foster care prevention case management, truancy intervention, in-home services, private day school counseling, and outpatient therapy. Joe specializes in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma-related diagnoses, and substance use challenges. He also has experience supporting military personnel and first responders and is a veteran of the United States Army. He is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy for trauma. Joe has a deep passion for helping people overcome life’s hardships while staying true to their values and beliefs. His person-centered approach focuses on growth, resilience, and restoring hope. In his free time, Joe enjoys being outdoors, hiking, traveling, exercising, and catching up on his favorite TV shows.
Education & Experience
M.A. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University (2019); National Certified Counselor from the National Board of Certified Counselors; Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (Virginia)
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sports Injuries
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Community Mental Health Center
- First Responders
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Humana
- Medicaid
