Joseph Kwak
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Pre-Licensed Professional
I care about helping individuals improve their mental health. My group therapy practice, Framework Therapy, has a team of caring and qualified clinicians.
At Framework Therapy, we understand that mental health concerns can be challenging and overwhelming. Our compassionate and non-judgmental environment creates a safe space for individuals to share their experiences and work towards healing and growth. Whether you choose to receive services in-person at our location or remotely, our team is dedicated to providing you with the support and guidance you need to improve your quality of life.
Practice hours (EST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Athletic/Sports performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Burnout
- Career
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Use
- Eating Concerns
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gambling Concerns
- Gaming/Internet Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Treatments
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Experiential Psychotherapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Emotional support animals allowed
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- Sliding scale
Credentials
Licenses
Clinical Social Work
PA State Social Workers
CW021266, Pennsylvania