About Joel
Joel Soucie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with twenty years of clinical experience. He draws on long practice in a range of settings to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, or major life changes. Joel writes in straightforward terms and focuses on practical steps people can take right away.
He has practiced in corrections-related settings, substance use programs, mental health clinics, and facilities addressing co-occurring conditions.
How Joel works
Those roles exposed him to many difficult situations and shaped how he listens and responds. Joel uses that experience to recognize common patterns and to offer realistic strategies that fit each person's life. His approach centers on clear communication and learning tools for day-to-day problems.
He helps people manage mood issues like depression and bipolar symptoms, cope with panic or post-traumatic stress, and address process addictions such as gambling or pornography. He also supports work on relationships, parenting challenges, money worries, and questions about life purpose. Sessions emphasize honest conversation and step-by-step skill building.
He aims to reduce shame and blame and to offer choices people can try between sessions. Joel adapts the pace to what each person can manage and focuses on solutions that fit their routine. People who prefer direct feedback and concrete tools often find his style useful.
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
What Joel works with
The areas below are the ones Joel selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Missouri |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Many clinicians use evidence-based techniques that teach concrete skills for managing emotions and behaviors. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical alternatives to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps with panic attacks, depression, and worry. Another approach concentrates on coping methods and relapse prevention for addictions, giving clear steps to manage urges and rebuild routines after setbacks.Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and daily life. That collaborative process means trying ideas, adjusting pace, and picking techniques that feel useful in practice.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. Those options let people fit therapy into work, parenting, and other commitments while keeping a consistent schedule.
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