- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Joel
Joel Soucie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. He draws on a long career across different settings to help people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and life transitions. Joel writes plainly and listens closely to understand what a person is going through.
He has worked in prisons and parole operations, substance abuse treatment, mental health programs, and co-occurring disorder settings. Those roles gave him first-hand exposure to strong emotions, relapse cycles, and the pressures that lead people to seek change.
Background and approach
That background shapes his practical, no-nonsense approach. Joel focuses on clear, goal-oriented conversations. He helps people identify patterns, try small changes, and build coping skills that fit their daily life.
He also supports those dealing with grief, relationship strain, intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and career stress. Clients can expect a direct but empathetic therapist who avoids judgment and prioritizes what works next. He pays attention to how life events have shaped behavior and mood, and he uses that understanding to guide sessions.
His aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Joel practices in Missouri and communicates in English. He offers multiple session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
What Joel works with
Everything Joel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Joel helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Access
Joel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping tools for anxiety, panic, and stress. This helps people manage intense moments and build steadier daily routines.Another common focus is relapse prevention and addiction-related strategies. These techniques look at triggers, patterns of behavior, and step-by-step plans to reduce harmful habits and strengthen recovery. They are useful for process addictions and substance concerns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try methods that fit each person’s situation. Adjustments are made together as progress is tracked.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation; phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or messaging can be helpful for brief check-ins, reflections between sessions, or for people who write more easily than they speak. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel schedules.
Questions people ask about Joel
What concerns does Joel commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and a range of life challenges such as parenting, relationship and career problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is direct and empathic, focusing on clear goals, practical skills, and small changes that fit daily life.
How much experience does he have?
Joel has two decades of clinical experience across prisons, substance abuse programs, mental health settings, and co-occurring disorder treatment.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri, listed as MO LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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