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Joel Brooks, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Joel is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Joel. View 42 reviews
Great news, Joel is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

10/10 would recommend

Reviewed November 2024

Joel is awesome!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Joel

  • 40 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

I am licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 40 years of professional work experience. I have helped my clients to overcome stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, & many other life adjustment concerns. I provide an open, safe and confidential environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Everyone has a right to feel and think their emotions without shame and guilt for their distress. Taking the first step to seek counseling is courageous. I am here to support you in that process and provide you the opportunity to find the solutions you are seeking to achieve. Your happiness and contentment is my primary objective in our work together. I would look forward to working with you as your therapist.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Joel Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477627859.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW1761 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Joel Brooks

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

42 reviews

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10/10 would recommend

Reviewed November 2024

Joel is awesome!

Reviewed November 2024

I am enjoying my sessions with Joel. I feel heard and understood of my situation. Joel responds to my concerns and have been incredibly helpful. Thank you!

Reviewed November 2024

I am so happy to have Joel to talk with I truly appreciate him. I look forward to my meeting always.

Reviewed September 2024

I appreciate my time with Mr. Brooks. His counsel helps reframe how I’m thinking about things, which in turn opens doors where there seemed to be no clear path before.

Reviewed September 2024

Joel is such an amazing therapist and human being. He has really helped me transform my life for the better and I am so grateful i have him as my therapist as I navigate my next big chapter in my life.

Reviewed August 2024

I have written a review about Joel a few times now and what can I say he’s one of the best therapists I have seen in my life and I have seen many on my journey. Thank you Joel for your help and empathy, I really appreciate it. I had even asked therapists before to help with narcissism abuse specifically and they didn’t know and Joel happened to be much more familiar in depth actually and he’s helping me get over my covert narcissist ex and heal.

Reviewed August 2024

Love my therapist! He’s knowledgeable and helpful

Reviewed August 2024

He is the best therapist around! I’ve recommended him to many of my friends and colleagues.

Reviewed July 2024

Honestly, I have no words for how amazing Joel is. I’ve had a fair share of therapist in the past, and this is the first time that I truly feel understood. Best therapist ever, hands down.

Reviewed July 2024

By far the best therapist I’ve ever had! I have noticed so many positive changes in my life. I feel like he has given me the tools to be on a path towards a healthier life!

Reviewed May 2024

Joel is a compassionate listener and excellent therapist. He is not just knowledgable but he truly understands how to help. I have been in some form of therapy here and there for 15 years and he is by far the best therapist I have ever seen. Very grateful to have found Joel on here.

Reviewed April 2024

Great listener and communicator. Always timely and I finally received the proper support that I have desperately been needing.

Reviewed April 2024

Joel has been extremely helpful so far and I’m really looking forward to continuing to work with him. I’m working through a workbook he gave me and I love the homework he gives. He’s kind and compassionate and responds back to me quickly especially in moments when I’m going through a rough time it’s very much appreciated.

Reviewed February 2024

Words cannot express how much I have appreciated this time with Joel, my life is changing. For the first time in a long time.

Reviewed January 2024

Joel’s empathy and expertise in caring and unlocking trauma and to help a patient see value in themselves is unmatched. He should be cloned

Reviewed December 2023

Joel is kind and attentive. I have never been one to be vulnerable and express my feelings, let alone accept that I have some trauma that I need to deal with. He helps me explore my feelings in a way that isn’t traumatizing and helps me get through it. Highly recommend.

Reviewed November 2023

I’m in awe of Joel’s compassion, intelligence, and manner of caring for me and my challenges. He’s a brilliant therapist and I’m endlessly thankful for him and his support. He’s never failed to make me feel supported and cared for throughout my experiences processing and healing in the scope of my traumas. He’s simply wonderful.

Reviewed November 2023

Joel has helped me navigate through a difficult time in my life with knowledge, insight, empathy, humor, and real-world talk! He's a gem, and I'm grateful I found him!

Reviewed November 2023

Joel is great.

Reviewed September 2023

I feel heard. He truly has been a big help for me. I appreciate all the support he gives me.

Reviewed September 2023

Joel has been amazing. Kind & supportive.

Reviewed September 2023

Joel Brooks is an excellent therapist. In my experience he has been very compassionate, professional, and in my opinion he tries to work at underlying issues to help you heal instead of using therapy as a bandaid. At the time of me writing this, I have been talking with him for just under six months and my quality of life has improved a great deal. If you are lucky enough to stumble across Joel and your journey to finding a therapist, then I strongly urge you to give him a shot. He will more than likely make an extreme positive impact in your life, I know he has in mine.

Reviewed July 2023

Joel was very understanding of my concerns and quickly deduced possible causes. I am confident in Joel’s ability to provide care.

Reviewed July 2023

Joel immediately picked up on my long and constant history of trauma and how deep I’m in it still. He’s helping me make and keep boundaries and making myself healthier.

Reviewed July 2023

Joel is an amazing guy and very knowledgeable. He is relatable and has a great way of going about explaining things. I have grown a lot as a person thanks to this man. Cannot say enough nice things.

Reviewed July 2023

I like my therapist so much. He’s been good to me and knows exactly what my issues are. I appreciate it

Reviewed June 2023

I'm without words for Joel's expertise and sensitivity. He's truly an incredible therapist. This is clearly his art, and he has helped me paint my troubles in new lights. I'm very thankful.

Reviewed June 2023

Joel is calm, kind, empathetic and wise. I appreciate his insights.

Reviewed May 2023

A pleasure to talk to. He makes it very easy to be open and talk about problems you may be facing. During our sessions, I was given a new perspective that made dealing with what I was going through a breeze. Overall, he made therapy worth it.

Reviewed March 2023

This therapist is the best therapist I have ever had. He listens, cares, is respectful, and offers great suggestions. He lets you message him in-between sessions, if needed. I like how he assigns “homework assignments”. He is amazing.

Reviewed March 2023

First session took place and Joel is absolutely amazing. He told me things I needed to hear and made me feel so comfortable. I feel positive after my first session

Reviewed March 2023

I have had several in-person therapists and video-chat only therapists. I have only met one who I felt really made the most of my time, however after meeting Joel, I feel like I have finally found the right fit. Joel can take word vomit and make sense of what my key issues are, remembers fine details, and is exceptionally good at providing actionable feedback. I am so impressed with how he balances compassion and being assertive enough to interject with the right questions to ensure he understands the challenges I’m facing. Overall, I am so pleased with having Joel as my therapist. I am so glad I decided to also try a male therapist and feel I’ve landed on a gold mine!

Reviewed March 2023

I was struggling with some relationship issues including sexual intimacy with my partner and needed help to overcome them. Joel made me feel heard and understood. He asked questions to understand exactly what help I needed and then guided me to my own understanding in a comfortable pace. With his perspectives my partner and I have made positive progress toward overcoming those issues and have a much happier and fulfilling connection. For that I am very grateful, thank you Joel.

Reviewed February 2023

I can't recommend Joel Brooks enough, I don't really have words to say it but this man showed me exactly what I needed.

Reviewed April 2023

Very down to earth, understanding and adapts to you.

Reviewed February 2023

So far, a great match. Helpful beyond my expectations.

Reviewed February 2023

Joel is great and welcoming to be honest and vulnerable.

Reviewed February 2023

Joel is an AMAZING therapist. He’s so professional and comforting, and extremely validating. He explains things so well and I am so very thankful for him.

Reviewed February 2023

Good therapists!!

Reviewed February 2023

Joel provided me with a judgement free space where I was able to explore my depression, grief, and trauma. When I was in a position where I was no longer able to accept positive words from those close to me, or believe them for their encouragement due to the loss of hope, talking to Joel helped a ton in regaining momentum for recovery.

Reviewed January 2023

So far with things I’ve talked about he has been extremely insightful and helpful with solutions

Reviewed December 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Joel Brooks offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Joel Brooks works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Joel Brooks speak?

Joel Brooks speaks English.

How many years of experience does Joel Brooks have?

Joel Brooks has 40 years of experience.

Where is Joel Brooks licensed to practice?

Joel Brooks is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Joel Brooks accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Joel Brooks accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Joel Brooks offer?

Joel Brooks offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Joel Brooks?

Joel Brooks can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Joel Brooks?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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