- Clear next steps
- Focus on daily life
- Nonjudgmental listener
About Joel
Joel Soucie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience. He draws on a long career across criminal justice, substance use, and mental health settings. He speaks plainly and aims to help people who are facing hard life changes, strong emotions, or problems that keep coming up.
He has worked with clients in corrections, parole and probation contexts, substance abuse programs, and co-occurring mental health treatment. Those roles shaped how he listens and what he notices in sessions. Joel says his own difficult experiences have helped him understand common emotional struggles and respond without judgment.
In the room he focuses on practical conversations. He helps people name emotions, spot patterns, and test small changes that might feel doable. Sessions move at a steady pace and are geared toward daily life and clear next steps rather than abstract theory.
Joel commonly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress, anger, panic, and problems with attention or impulsivity. He also helps with relationship issues, parenting concerns, grief, midlife questions, career doubts, and challenges related to men's wellbeing.
He works from Missouri and offers services in English. To begin, a reader selects Start Therapy, fills a short matching questionnaire, and schedules based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Joel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world change. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so they can reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle panic more effectively. Another approach concentrates on building coping skills for cravings, impulsivity, and symptoms that come with substance or process addictions, helping clients practice small steps toward better control.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joel works with each person to clarify goals and preferences, then tries methods that fit those goals. If something isn’t helping, he adjusts the plan so sessions remain relevant and practical.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so sessions can happen from wherever a client is that day. Many people find this helps maintain regular contact while they work on stress, mood, addiction, or relationship challenges.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counselor help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and post-traumatic stress, anger, panic, and ADHD-related concerns. Joel also addresses relationship strain, parenting questions, grief, career worries, and issues common in midlife.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational. Joel focuses on naming emotions, spotting patterns, and trying small, doable changes that relate to everyday life.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has about 20 years of professional experience across corrections, substance use treatment, mental health, and co-occurring care settings.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Missouri.
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 much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.