Our Team

Joseph (Joe) Cook, LMHC

(he/him)

Senior Clinician

Joe is a highly skilled clinician with extensive experience in treating substance use, personality, mood, and anxiety disorders, as well as PTSD and OCD, across various clinical settings. He utilizes evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Prolonged Exposure to help clients make meaningful progress and achieve lasting change

In addition to his work at City Behavioral Health, Joe has served as an adjunct professor at Marist University, where he taught graduate students about the essential role of evidence-based practices in treating addiction and mental health disorders. He has also worked as a MICA counselor, supporting individuals with chronic mental illness and substance use disorders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Joe provided therapeutic services through NOCD, the nation’s leading telehealth organization specializing in the virtual treatment OCD.

Joe is deeply passionate about treating OCD, both individually and in group settings. He facilitates our ERP Group, which integrates live and imaginal exposure exercises, response prevention techniques, psychoeducation, processing, and peer support. Clients who participate in this group and complete a full cycle of treatment report significant improvements in their symptoms. Joe is deeply committed to helping individuals overcome their struggles, achieve symptom relief, and make meaningful progress toward recovery.

Joe combines compassion with directness in his therapeutic approach, creating an environment where clients feel both supported and at ease. He is deeply committed to helping individuals with complex mental health needs, bringing a genuine investment in each client’s growth and well-being.

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