- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction concerns
- Anger management
About Joel
Joel Soucie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting worries, self-esteem struggles, career questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He also helps with problems such as impulsivity, isolation, money and financial issues, and panic attacks.
He has worked in a range of settings over two decades. That includes work with correctional populations, substance use treatment, mental health facilities, and programs for people with co-occurring mental health and addiction concerns. Those roles shaped the way he responds to strong emotions and difficult life events.
Joel says his own life has included tough changes. Those experiences gave him clearer insight into the feelings clients often carry. He aims to speak plainly and without judgment when people bring painful or shame-filled topics into sessions.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps people can use to manage strong emotions like anger and frustration. He talks through patterns, coping strategies, and how reactions affect relationships and daily functioning. The emphasis is on skills people can try between meetings.
He works in English and provides care in Missouri. The subscription-based fee varies by location and can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Joel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching concrete skills. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and help people develop alternatives to automatic reactions like anger or avoidance. These methods are useful for anxiety, panic attacks, mood swings, and anger-related patterns.He also uses behavioral strategies that help people practice new responses. That can include skill-building for impulse control, routines for regulating mood, and exposure-type steps to reduce avoidance. These techniques aim to shrink intense reactions and increase control over day-to-day behavior.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, history, and what feels doable. That means adapting techniques as progress is reviewed so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people continue work with a licensed professional from different locations within Missouri, while the therapist and client decide together which session rhythm and format suit daily life best.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy topics, parenting, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses plain, practical conversation focused on coping skills and behavior change. Sessions emphasize steps people can try between meetings.
How long has he practiced?
He has 20 years of experience working in correctional settings, substance use programs, mental health facilities, and co-occurring treatment programs.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and provides services in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.