- Client-centered care
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness skills
About Joey
Joey Ratcliff is an LPC based in Texas who brings a focus on everyday problems people face. He has worked in outpatient mental health since 1998 and has concentrated mostly on individual sessions. Joey helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
He draws on a mix of practical approaches in sessions. That includes client-centered work that follows the person's lead and cognitive behavioral tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses mindfulness and short-term, solution-focused strategies to build skills and steady routines.
Joey's background includes experience treating mood disorders, anxiety, and dual diagnosis cases where addiction is involved. He has offered psychosocial assessments and written treatment plans in clinic settings. His practice reflects years of seeing adults in outpatient care across two states.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and skills-oriented. Joey often teaches ways to manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and anger. He also helps people cope with grief, life changes, and questions about purpose when those issues come up.
People looking for help with ADHD, bipolar symptoms, or long-term patterns connected to family of origin can expect a combination of talk and practical exercises. Joey aims to make therapy understandable and useful so people can use what they learn between visits.
How specific approaches translate to online care
Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the person's goals. Online sessions using this approach let the person lead conversations and set priorities while the therapist reflects and helps clarify what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete exercises to change patterns. Delivered online, CBT can include homework, thought records, and step-by-step behavior changes that people practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or improve sleep.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and daily schedule. That choice is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using worksheets and guided practices at home so people can practice new skills between sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and questions about life purpose.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, mixing client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral exercises, mindfulness practice, and solution-focused steps to try between meetings.
What kind of experience does he have?
He has practiced in outpatient mental health since 1998 and has worked in Texas since 2012, focusing mainly on individual adult clients and dual diagnosis cases involving addiction.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and practices in Texas.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.