- Addictions support
- Mood disorders
- Motivational interviewing
About Joel
Joel Bergman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 20 years of experience. He works with adults on issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, and stress. Joel also addresses concerns around trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related problems, and career and life transitions.
His approach blends client-centered work with practical techniques. Joel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to change addictive behaviors. Narrative and Solution-Focused methods appear in his work to reframe stories and set short-term goals.
Joel has a long history in addiction services and has held clinical leadership roles in multiple treatment settings. That background informs sessions with a focus on day-to-day functioning and relapse prevention. He and his wife have run a treatment agency and transitional living program for many years, and they offer outpatient individual therapy and interventions for families and friends of people with addiction.
Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical steps alongside conversations about values and relationships. Joel helps people work through co-occurring issues like mood disorders and substance use. He also addresses life-stage pressures common in young adults, including starting careers, managing relationships, and feeling behind peers.
Joel completed a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and is listed as an LMHC in Florida. He is pursuing further doctoral study in Human Services Administration. He conducts therapy in English and does not work with international clients.
How Joel brings therapy online using practical approaches
Joel often blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety, depression, or addiction.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change when someone feels unsure or stuck. Motivational Interviewing emphasizes the person's own motivations and helps build readiness for steps like reducing substance use or changing routines.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Joel will discuss goals, past experiences, and preferences to decide which methods fit best. That plan can shift as work progresses and as new needs appear.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also offer a way to keep continuity of care if someone moves within the same state. Licensed professionals can adapt the therapies above to remote sessions while focusing on practical steps and goal setting.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, eating and intimacy issues, and career or life transitions.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered style combined with practical techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and change behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in addiction services and clinical leadership across treatment programs and outpatient settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and he practices in Florida.
Can non-US or international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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