Joelle Doherty , LMHC

Joelle Doherty is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with twenty years of experience in mental health and substance use care. She has worked across a wide range of clinical settings, including community mental health centers, partial hospitalization programs, inpatient psychiatric units, and college counseling centers, bringing a practical understanding of diverse client needs and treatment environments.

She earned a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Florida and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University in Boston. Her clinical work blends methods from Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, client-centered approaches, supportive techniques, and mindfulness interventions to address patterns that interfere with wellbeing. Joelle emphasizes objective, non-judgmental listening and seeks to create a positive, supportive space where people can explore their concerns.

Joelle’s outlook is strength-based: she aims to identify and build on each person’s existing resources while acknowledging challenges so clients can move toward greater satisfaction in their lives. As a state-licensed practitioner, she brings both training and long-term experience to help individuals navigate stress, transitions, and the patterns that limit their sense of fulfillment.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Support

Joelle Doherty commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing an empathetic, non-judgmental space where the client’s own goals and priorities guide the work; this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them; CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and building coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joelle works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She assesses a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and adapts techniques accordingly so the plan feels personally useful and achievable.

Online therapy with Joelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to access care from different locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity of care across distance, and enable clients to engage in therapy in the format that works best for them.