- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and relapse
- Trauma and grief
About Joel
Joel Soucie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship strains, and life changes, including ADHD and bipolar concerns.
Joel has practiced in a range of settings. He has worked with offenders through child and family services and prison/parole operations. He has also provided care in substance use treatment, mental health agencies, and co-occurring disorder programs. Those roles shaped how he responds to strong emotions and crisis moments.
He speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use between meetings. Conversations commonly look at coping skills for panic or anxiety, ways to manage cravings and addictive behaviors, and strategies to handle anger or relationship conflict. Career stress, money worries, and issues with intimacy or commitment also come up often.
Joel draws on what life has taught him as well as clinical experience. He describes learning from his own difficult changes and uses that perspective when he talks with clients. That background informs how he listens and how he helps people try different ways of responding.
Sessions tend to center on clear goals, concrete strategies, and checking progress over time. New clients are asked some straightforward questions at the start so goals and next steps are easier to set. Joel works in English and practices in Missouri as an LPC.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Joel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and real-life changes. One approach emphasizes teaching coping strategies for anxiety and panic - skills to recognize triggers, slow down intense reactions, and practice manageable breathing and grounding steps. Another approach targets addictive behaviors with structured plans to reduce risk, identify relapse signals, and build alternative routines to replace harmful habits.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try strategies together and adjust them as progress is tracked. That collaborative process helps find what fits an individual's life and needs.
If you plan to work online, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography doesn’t list them. Online work can make attending sessions easier to fit around school, work, or commuting. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or let someone choose a session that doesn’t require video if that suits them better. Licensed professionals can use these options to help maintain regular meetings while adapting to everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related topics such as anger and grief.
How would he describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and direct, focusing on coping skills, clear goals, and steps clients can try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of experience and has worked in settings including prison/parole operations, substance abuse facilities, mental health programs, and co-occurring disorder treatment.
What credential and location apply to this clinician?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Missouri.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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