- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Substance concerns
About Joey
Joey Ratcliff is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with three years of documented experience. He focuses on common adult mental health concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and grief. He also lists ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, sleeping difficulties, anger, and self-esteem on his profile.
Joey works with people facing life transitions like leaving home, starting new jobs, or coping after relationship changes. He offers straightforward, skills-based work to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems and practicing concrete tools between meetings.
His approach draws on client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused work. That means sessions can include noticing thought patterns, practicing simple behavioral changes, using brief focused planning, and learning attention skills to reduce stress.
Joey’s background includes experience treating adults with co-occurring mental health and substance concerns in outpatient settings. He has provided individual care for depression, anxiety, and dual diagnosis situations, and he has used psychosocial assessment and treatment planning as part of that work.
He offers services in English and works from Texas. People using this profile who want to see whether his style fits should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's steps.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding practices to reduce stress and improve focus, which can be useful for ADHD and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joey will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels practical, and then they will try methods that fit the client’s needs. That might mean focusing on short behavior experiments one week and learning a brief mindfulness skill the next; decisions are collaborative and adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use practices and worksheets between meetings so skills can be built into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma, grief, ADHD and related life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses client-centered work combined with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques and short-term solution-focused planning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Joey lists three years of documented experience as an LPC in Texas on this profile.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online or in-person options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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