- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Joey
Joey Ratcliff is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas with three years listed experience under the LPC credential. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and life changes.
He has a long history in outpatient mental health settings that predates his LPC, including work with adults who had co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. That background shaped his focus on practical skills for managing strong emotions like anger and persistent stress. He uses methods meant to help people stay steady in day-to-day life rather than promise quick fixes.
Sessions center on straightforward conversation and active problem solving. He draws on client-centered work to keep the conversation focused on the person's priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity.
Joey describes himself as culturally aware and notes experience living and working in diverse Texas communities. He offers therapy in English and frames treatment around concrete steps - learning immediate coping skills, changing patterns that keep problems going, and planning for realistic next steps.
People who want direct, practical help with anger, stress, or substance issues may find his approach useful. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps set goals the client cares about. This approach helps when anger feels tied to relationships or life roles and the person wants their own priorities addressed.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Online CBT sessions often teach concrete skills to notice unhelpful thinking, test assumptions, and try small behavioral experiments. That can be useful for anger that follows certain triggers at work or home.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices to remote sessions so they can be applied between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he address?
He works with adults on anger that shows up in relationships, at work, or as built-up resentment. The biography lists anger alongside stress, anxiety, and addictions.
How does he approach therapy day to day?
He uses direct conversation and practical skill-building. Methods include client-centered discussion, CBT techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps to change patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He notes three years under the LPC credential. His background also includes earlier outpatient work with adults with dual diagnoses before licensing in Texas.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and practices in that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.