Joseph A. Parisi, Ph.D., P.A.

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Directions to Office:

My office is in a one-story brick building on the corner of Sharon Amity and Crosby Road. The sign on Sharon Amity says “Saussy Burbank” in large letters, and our name is below in smaller letters. The main entrance is on the side of the building off the parking lot. After you enter the building, make a left turn down the hallway, then a right turn, and our office will be on the left side of the hall.

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Degree(s):

Ph.D. 1977, Clinical Psychology California School of Professional Psychology M.A. 1974, Clinical Psychology University of Hartford B.A. 1971, Psychology (Honors) University of Connecticut

Insurance Accepted:

I strive to keep my practice client-focused rather than driven by managed care or insurance panels. Should you choose to utilize your insurance, I will do all I can to assist. At the end of each session I will provide you with a statement that you may mail to your insurance company for reimbursement. While I do not participate on insurance panels, my services are recognized for reimbursement by most traditional indemnity insurance plans, and “point of service” or “out of network” benefits. I do not accept Medicare.

Areas of Expertise:

GENERAL PSYCHOTHERAPY: individual, group, marital and family therapy for clients suffering with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression and problems in living. COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY: providing specialized treatment for generalized anxiety, panic disorders, phobias, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress syndrome, and trichotillomania (hair pulling). INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY: emphasizing the unity of the mind/body/spirit by combining alternative medicine interventions such as meditation, hypnosis, acupressure and mindfulness training with traditional psychotherapy. This blend of treatment approaches can be especially helpful in dealing with the psychological effects of physical illness as well as in promoting healthy life styles.

Professional Organizations/Affiliations:

American Psychological Association North Carolina Psychological Association Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Anxiety Disorders Association of America Trichotillomania Learning Center

Background Information:

I was the Director of Psychology and Behavioral Medicine at Presbyterian Hospital for 14 years.  During that time I established the hospital's Center for Mind-Body Health and co-founded the Center for Integrative Medicine. Prior to that I was the Director of Psychology at Charter Pines Hospital where I developed and ran the Anxiety Disorders Program.   I established and have maintained a private practice in Charlotte, NC since 1979.  I am currently in full-time private practice with Charlotte Behavioral Health Associates