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Joel Bergman, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Addiction and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- Transitional living experience
About Joel
Joel Bergman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida with 20 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, ADHD, trauma and related concerns listed in his profile. Joel focuses on practical strategies people can use day to day.
He commonly helps people who are managing substance use and co-occurring mood or anxiety problems. He also assists those dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, problems with intimacy, and career-related anxiety. Sessions tend to focus on specific problems and concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns.
Joel draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques. That means he will notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, work to change behaviors that make problems worse, and use conversations that increase motivation for change. He also uses story-based approaches to help people reframe difficult experiences.
His background includes program and clinical leadership at residential and outpatient facilities in Florida. He has worked in addiction treatment settings for many years and has run a transitional living program and outpatient services with a private agency. That practical program experience informs how he structures sessions and follow-up work.
People who choose Joel can expect short-term, task-focused work when appropriate, and longer-term support for complex or ongoing struggles. He aims to help clients build skills they can use after sessions end, with clear goals and steps for change.
How CBT and motivation work remotely
Joel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, behavior changes, and short assignments that people can use between meetings to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or address addictive behaviors.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen for what matters most to the person and Motivational Interviewing to help people strengthen their own reasons for change. Client-centered work supports clearer goals, while motivational interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about making a change.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Joel works with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress and challenges appear. He treats the choice of approach as a collaborative discussion based on what is working and what is not.
Confirm the session formats offered before you book so you know how meetings will be arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with him about how to structure sessions to match your schedule and the issues you want to address.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, eating concerns, parenting stress, career worries, bipolar and other mood disorders.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered conversations, motivational interviewing, narrative techniques, and solution-focused work to identify thoughts and habits to change and to build practical skills.
What is his clinical background?
He brings 20 years working in addiction treatment and mental health settings, including leadership roles at residential and outpatient programs and running a transitional living program with a private agency.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Confirm current session options before booking to make sure the format fits your needs.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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