Joseph Ochs

Joseph Ochs is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate personal relationships, family dynamics, career challenges, addiction, and mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety. With over 20 years of experience in both business management and the social services sector, he provides a rich background that enhances his counseling practice. Joseph employs a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Imago Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Eclectic methods, tailored to the unique needs of his clients. He holds a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Seton Hall University and has pursued further education in Alternative Dispute Resolution at Rutgers University. Furthermore, Joseph is a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC) in addition to being a New Jersey State Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). A skilled listener, he aims to understand the specific issues faced by his clients, guiding them in exploring options and solutions with thoughtful insights. Outside of his professional life, Joseph has been happily married for over 50 years and is the proud father of four children and grandfather to ten grandchildren. He offers 90-minute sessions focusing on Couples Counseling, which emphasizes communication skills and commitment, as well as Partnership Counseling that highlights Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques to address business disputes.