I am a trauma-informed neurodivergent clinical social worker with extensive experience supporting individuals and families impacted by eating disorders, trauma, chronic stress, and complex transitions. I have a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Oklahoma.

My clinical approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, emphasizing safety, collaboration, and respect. I integrate an empathetic, warm, and down-to-earth approach with scientifically based practices.

Dr. Joseph Toste, DSW, LCSW-QS, ACSW

If you or a family member are struggling with eating disorder recovery, mental health, or stress, I understand how heavy that can feel. With advanced doctoral-level training and extensive real-world experience, I strive to provide thoughtful, compassionate care and would welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you toward greater balance, healing, and quality of life.

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  • I offer individual and family psychotherapy to individuals with a wide variety of challenges to help heal from trauma, eating disorders, and other co-occurring challenges. I also offer trauma-informed care consulting and training services for agencies I accept insurance, Medicare, and private pay.

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  • As a seasoned, multistate psychotherapist and a doctoral-educated mental health professional, I bring a wealth of knowledge, empathy, and lived experience in treating eating disorders and trauma, offering thoughtful, trauma-informed care that integrates evidence-based approaches with a compassionate, individualized focus.

  • You can reach me at (561)-783-2618, email me at jjtostelcsw@gmail, or follow me on IG: drjoetoste

  • I accept private insurance, Medicare, and private pay.

    I am open to discussions about a sliding-fee scale

  • I bring a collaborative, warm, and trauma-informed approach to care. My goal is to create a safe, nurturing, therapeutic environment where emotional healing can occur. empowerment, and enhancing your quality of life.