- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Gottman approach
About Joel
Joel Britton is an LMFT with three years of clinical experience and holds licensure in Florida and Texas. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes, including social anxiety and phobia. Joel draws on his background as a U.S. Military Veteran and former chaplain to inform how he listens and responds to practical needs.
He uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, the Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions typically focus on clear goals and steps people can try between meetings. Joel also integrates aspects of faith when clients want that perspective, and he respects people who do not identify with any faith.
In practice he emphasizes concrete skills - for example, techniques to manage worry, ways to handle conversations that feel intimidating, and strategies to reduce avoidance. He will talk through recent events and identify patterns that keep problems going. Therapy can include short exercises, thought tracking, and behavior experiments to test new ways of responding.
Clients with military or veteran backgrounds may find shared experience in his work history, but he also supports people from other walks of life with similar concerns. He aims to help people get clearer about what matters to them and take practical steps toward those goals.
Joel sees therapy as collaborative. He helps people set focused objectives, checks progress, and adjusts plans when needed. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session.
How Joel’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about what matters to them and practice small actions in service of those values. It often uses brief exercises and behavior experiments that fit well into weekly online check-ins. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of responding; it commonly uses worksheets, thought tracking, and behavior tasks that can be reviewed remotely. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets distress linked to past events and uses structured protocols to reduce the emotional charge of memories, which can be adapted to talk-based online sessions when appropriate.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joel will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods to try based on the client’s goals and preferences. He checks in on progress and shifts the plan if something isn’t helping.
The practical benefits of online sessions are about fitting therapy into daily life. Online work can make it easier to schedule around work or family commitments, shorten travel time, and allow follow-up check-ins that are less disruptive to the day. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes including social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are goal-focused and practical, using skills, short exercises, and steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in Florida and Texas and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I do sessions from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.