- Addictions
- Anger management
- CBT and motivational interviewing
About Joel
Joel Bergman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of experience. He works with adults who face addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship struggles, and related issues. Joel focuses on practical steps people can take to manage strong emotions and get everyday life working better.
He uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused methods during sessions. Joel draws on his long experience in addiction services and residential programs to help people reduce harmful patterns and rebuild daily routines. He also addresses co-occurring problems such as mood disorders, trauma, and grief when they affect how someone copes.
Joel has led clinical programs in several counties and ran adolescent residential services and adult treatment facilities. For many years he and his wife have operated a treatment agency offering transitional living and outpatient therapy. That background shapes his focus on concrete skills, relapse prevention, and practical problem solving.
In sessions he blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to set clear goals and try new behaviors. Narrative and solution-focused approaches are used to reframe problems and identify next steps. Discussions are practical and action-oriented, with attention to how feelings like anger and guilt play out day to day.
People who come for help often want to reduce impulsivity, repair strained relationships, or manage cravings and triggers. Joel supports work on fatherhood issues, codependency, career strain, and multicultural concerns as they relate to mental health and addiction.
Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Joel often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anger, anxiety, or depression. Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build commitment to practical steps.He also draws on client-centered and solution-focused techniques to keep sessions focused on the client's priorities. Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client look at goals, past attempts, and day-to-day challenges to choose and adjust methods as needed.
Confirm the session formats before booking because specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel when schedules conflict. These practical benefits make it easier to try new coping strategies and keep consistent progress without promising any particular outcome.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, and related issues.
How would he approach someone struggling with anger?
He uses practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to identify triggers and try different responses to anger.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in addiction treatment and clinical management roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.