Dr. Joseph Lukas-Drouillard Hogan, LISW, LCSW

Dr. Joseph Lukas-Drouillard Hogan, LISW, LCSW, brings 20 years of clinical experience to his work with adults across a wide range of life challenges. He practices from a client-centered, mind-body-spirit perspective, combining practical strategies with empathy to support people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, and many other issues. He is licensed to practice in New Mexico and Ohio and draws on a varied career that includes roles as a career counselor, inpatient psychiatric social worker, and substance use counselor.

He trained in psychology and social work, holding a BA in Psychology and an MSW, and later added business and therapeutic study to his background. His experience spans private practice work with seniors, clinical positions on military installations and at the VA, community work in rural New Mexico and Ohio, and counseling on a Native American reservation. He has also worked with creative professionals, including musicians, and remains open to working with people who are using medical cannabis as part of their care.

As a veteran who served in the Ohio Army National Guard and as a civilian social worker at military and VA sites, he brings particular awareness to issues affecting veterans, first responders, and those facing end-of-life or hospice concerns. He values practical self-care, self-love, and compassion for others, and aims to support clients in discovering purpose, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he balances clinical work with community service and a down-to-earth approach that reflects his Midwestern roots and sense of humor.

Client-Centered and Cognitive Strategies for Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist, offering a supportive space where clients lead the conversation and explore their values, goals, and emotional experience. This approach is helpful for people seeking greater self-understanding, improved self-esteem, or compassionate support through life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. It is goal-oriented and often includes exercises that clients can use between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, strengths-based style that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation, which can be especially useful for issues like addictions, behavior change, and ambivalence about treatment.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Joseph Lukas-Drouillard Hogan works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy or geographically distant lives. These options help clients access licensed professionals without sacrificing continuity of care, and allow for consistent work on goals from wherever the client is located.