Therapist profile
Joel Willis, LCPC
Montana
LCPC in Montana - Anger and Relationship work
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Montana / BBH-LCPC-LIC-64911
- NPI1962259242
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMontana
About
- Anger management
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Joel
Joel Willis is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Montana with five years of experience. He helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Joel uses plain, direct conversation and practical strategies rather than complicated jargon.
Joel's background includes work across a variety of life stages and concerns. He has substantial experience with attachment and family of origin issues, adoption and foster care questions, and caregiver stress. He also addresses concerns such as body image, eating issues, dissociation, and coping after disasters.
In session he combines client-centered work with approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. That means sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him, while also trying concrete ways to change thought patterns and build calming habits. Narrative and motivational interviewing tools are used when people want to reframe their story or find reasons to make specific changes.
Joel aims for straightforward collaboration. He listens, reflects what he hears, and suggests practical steps to try between meetings. Conversations can include learning new ways to respond when anger rises, practicing short grounding exercises, or rehearsing clearer communication in difficult talks.
People who want clear, actionable options for managing strong feelings and improving relationships may find his approach a good fit. Before booking, confirm current session options so you know how he is seeing clients at the moment.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions still center on the client's priorities and immediate concerns, with the therapist following the person's lead and clarifying goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions this often means setting simple between-session experiments, practicing skills together, and reviewing results during the next meeting. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and grounding exercises to reduce reactivity. These can be learned in-session and practiced during daily life to help when anger or anxiety rise.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining elements from different approaches as needs change over time.
The practical benefit of online appointments is that they can fit into a busy life. Confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Remote meetings can make it easier to have a shorter check-in during a work break, use audio-only when bandwidth is limited, or avoid travel time. These practical options can help keep regular sessions consistent while working on anger, relationships, and stress.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He works with people who snap at loved ones, feel building resentment, or struggle with frustration at work. Anger is listed alongside related concerns like relationship strain and trauma.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are plain and practical. Joel uses client-centered conversation paired with concrete tools from CBT and mindfulness.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, and anger.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and he is based in Montana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a 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 anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.