Josette Prisk , LCSW

Josette Prisk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with twelve years of professional experience supporting adults through trauma, anxiety, mood challenges, and personality-related difficulties. Licensed to practice in Kentucky and North Carolina, she blends evidence-based methods with a compassionate, client-focused stance to address issues such as trauma and abuse, depression, panic, and personality disorders.

Her clinical background includes training and certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused CBT, along with experience applying other therapeutic models as appropriate. She works collaboratively with each person to explore patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior, helping them develop practical coping skills and greater emotional regulation.

Josette creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and examined. She acknowledges the courage it takes to pursue change and positions herself as a supportive guide who empowers clients to move toward a more fulfilling and manageable life. Her practice emphasizes respect, patience, and steady support as clients work through life transitions, stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges to self-esteem.

Josette Prisk’s Approaches for Online Therapy

Josette Prisk uses evidence-based methods that translate well to online care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic. Sessions often include practical exercises and skill-building that clients can apply between meetings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is especially useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges, and it pairs well with skills practice in remote formats.

Attachment-Based approaches explore relational patterns formed in early life and how they influence current relationships and emotional responses. This work can help with issues like abandonment, codependency, and difficulties forming secure connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. Josette helps clients clarify their goals and preferences, then tailors techniques from these models to fit each person’s needs and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of distance.