Joel Mackey, LPCC, LMHC

Washington · 3 years in practice

Joel Mackey is a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor with three years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LMHC, Washington: LH 61480738 · expires June 2026
LPCC, California: 18275 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1518730639 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Joel

Joel Mackey is a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor with three years of clinical experience. He works from California and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. He also offers coaching for motivation and goals.

Joel approaches the work with respect for each person’s strengths and story. Joel sees people as experts on their own lives and focuses on what already works for them.

Background and approach

He uses straightforward conversation to identify where change feels possible. Sessions tend to be practical, with attention to small steps clients can try between meetings. His background includes several therapeutic methods that shape how he works in sessions.

Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy help with patterns of thought and behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports clarifying values and building actions around them. Joel also draws on client-centered and existential ideas to center the person’s experience and meaning.

He has experience addressing post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. That experience informs how he tailors conversations to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Joel aims to empower people to take small, achievable steps toward the changes they want.

He encourages steady progress and works with clients to adjust approaches when something isn’t helping.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Joel names

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Online support

How Joel’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps with anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck by shifting attention from avoidance to meaningful behavior.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses concrete exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking patterns and reduce symptoms like worry or low mood.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used to address disturbing memories by helping the brain reprocess upsetting experiences. It can be helpful for people dealing with post-traumatic stress and intense memory-related reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joel will collaborate with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts techniques so the process stays practical and focused on the client’s aims.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Chat and messaging can offer brief check-ins, ongoing support between meetings, or a convenient way to fit therapy into a busy day.

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Questions people ask

What concerns can Joel help with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and low self-esteem, and offers coaching for motivation and confidence.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses plain, practical conversation that looks for small steps to try between sessions. The style mixes talking, behavioral work, and attention to personal values.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of professional experience and has worked with people on issues such as post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, forgiveness, and life purpose.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices from California.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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