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Joel Mackey, LPCC, LMHC
California
LPCC and LMHC - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Values work
- EMDR available
About Joel
Joel Mackey is an LPCC and LMHC licensed clinician with three years of professional experience practicing in California. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and those looking for coaching around motivation and life purpose. Joel speaks English and uses a practical approach focused on what clients want to change.
Joel treats therapy as a problem-solving process. He listens to what matters most and then helps people notice patterns in their thoughts and behaviors. He uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to try different ways of responding. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to support values-based choices.
Sessions move at a steady pace and emphasize small, testable steps. That can mean tracking thoughts, practicing short behavioral experiments, or focusing on concrete goals like improving confidence or handling social anxiety. Joel includes work on forgiveness and self-love when those topics arise.
He has experience with post-traumatic stress approaches such as EMDR when appropriate, and with existential ideas about meaning and purpose. Joel aims to combine clear techniques with ongoing discussion about what is working for the client.
To begin clients use an online matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The payment model uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.
How Joel adapts CBT and related approaches for online work
Joel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT in this setting focuses on clear exercises such as thought records, graded exposure for social anxiety, and behavioral experiments that can be done between sessions.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which centers on clarifying values and committing to small actions that align with those values. Client-Centered Therapy shapes the conversation so the person's goals guide which techniques are used. These methods can help with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.
Finding the right approach happens together. Joel will talk about options, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process shapes whether sessions emphasize CBT exercises, ACT values work, or exploratory conversations.
Session formats are not specified in the available biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and choosing quieter surroundings that work for you. Online work also makes it easier to use digital worksheets and to practice behavioral exercises between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Washington, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he most often address?
He commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and life purpose questions.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses through short behavioral experiments and tracking techniques.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and goal-oriented, combining CBT ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered conversation.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of professional experience working with adults on anxiety, depression, relationships, and motivation.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in California.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; fees vary depending on location.
How do I start working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.