Joseph D. Hayes, MS, LPC, NCC — known as Counselor Joe — provides EMDR therapy, trauma counseling, and mental health services for veterans and adults in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
As a VA Community Care provider, Counselor Joe works with veterans referred through the Department of Veterans Affairs and serves civilian adults seeking structured, evidence-based counseling for trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, and life stress.
Call today: (903) 285-5121
As a VA Community Care provider, Counselor Joe works with veterans referred through the Department of Veterans Affairs and serves civilian adults seeking structured, evidence-based counseling for trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, and life stress.
Call today: (903) 285-5121
elcome to Counselor Joe If you are struggling with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, or major life stress, you are not alone. Effective help is available.
Counselor Joe offers a professional, goal-oriented approach designed to help clients move from distress and instability toward healing, clarity, and lasting progress.
Whether you are a veteran adjusting after service or an adult facing personal struggles, counseling is tailored to your individual needs with care that is both practical and compassionate.
Services Offered EMDR Therapy helps individuals process trauma, reduce distress, and improve daily functioning. It is often used for PTSD, intrusive memories, panic, grief, and unresolved emotional pain.
Counseling for Veterans Specialized counseling for veterans facing service-related trauma, PTSD, reintegration stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Individual Counseling for Adults Support for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, relationship stress, divorce recovery, life transitions, and ongoing emotional distress.
Trauma-Informed Treatment Evidence-based, structured care focused on safety, stabilization, and measurable progress.
Conditions Commonly Addressed
PTSD and trauma
Anxiety and panic
Depression
Anger and irritability
Emotional regulation problems
Intrusive thoughts
Grief and loss
Life transitions and adjustment stress
Relationship stress
Military and veteran-related concerns
VA Community Care Provider for Veterans Counselor Joe proudly accepts VA Community Care referrals for outpatient mental health services.
Veterans may seek counseling support for:
Service-connected PTSD
Combat trauma
Reintegration challenges
Anxiety and depression
Stress management
Emotional regulation
In-person counseling is available in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
Telehealth may be available for eligible Texas residents.
For Veterans Seeking Care Contact your VA provider and request a Community Care referral for outpatient mental health services with Joseph Hayes Counseling.
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Meet Counselor Joe, Joseph D. Hayes, MS, LPC, NCC is a trusted counselor serving Mount Pleasant and the surrounding East Texas area.
He is a:
Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist
With decades of clinical experience, Counselor Joe provides counseling that is professional, structured, trauma-informed, and focused on real progress.
His work emphasizes:
Respectful, confidential care
Evidence-based treatment
Trauma recovery and stabilization
Practical strategies for healing and growth
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EMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a leading evidence-based therapy used to help people heal from trauma and distressing experiences.
EMDR may help with:
PTSD
Combat trauma
Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Childhood trauma
Complex trauma
Anxiety and panic
Grief and loss
Intrusive memories
For many clients, EMDR helps reduce the emotional intensity of painful experiences so they can move forward with greater peace, control, and stability.
Counseling for Adults Counseling is available for adults who want help navigating personal, emotional, or relational challenges.
Adult counseling may help with:
Anxiety
Depression
Anger management
Divorce recovery
Relationship difficulties
Stress overload
Life changes and uncertainty
Emotional burnout
Treatment may be short-term and focused, or longer-term depending on your goals and needs.
Why Choose Counselor Joe
VA Community Care provider
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist
Decades of clinical experience
Specialized trauma and veteran counseling
Trusted provider in Mount Pleasant, Texas
Professional, structured, results-focused care
Office Location Joseph Hayes Counseling
1221 1/2 Ferguson Rd
Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455
Office Hours Monday–Friday: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Some Sundays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Appointments required — no walk-ins
Phone: (903) 285-5121
Counselor Joe offers a professional, goal-oriented approach designed to help clients move from distress and instability toward healing, clarity, and lasting progress.
Whether you are a veteran adjusting after service or an adult facing personal struggles, counseling is tailored to your individual needs with care that is both practical and compassionate.
Services Offered EMDR Therapy helps individuals process trauma, reduce distress, and improve daily functioning. It is often used for PTSD, intrusive memories, panic, grief, and unresolved emotional pain.
Counseling for Veterans Specialized counseling for veterans facing service-related trauma, PTSD, reintegration stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Individual Counseling for Adults Support for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, relationship stress, divorce recovery, life transitions, and ongoing emotional distress.
Trauma-Informed Treatment Evidence-based, structured care focused on safety, stabilization, and measurable progress.
Conditions Commonly Addressed
PTSD and trauma
Anxiety and panic
Depression
Anger and irritability
Emotional regulation problems
Intrusive thoughts
Grief and loss
Life transitions and adjustment stress
Relationship stress
Military and veteran-related concerns
VA Community Care Provider for Veterans Counselor Joe proudly accepts VA Community Care referrals for outpatient mental health services.
Veterans may seek counseling support for:
Service-connected PTSD
Combat trauma
Reintegration challenges
Anxiety and depression
Stress management
Emotional regulation
In-person counseling is available in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
Telehealth may be available for eligible Texas residents.
For Veterans Seeking Care Contact your VA provider and request a Community Care referral for outpatient mental health services with Joseph Hayes Counseling.
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Request VA Referral Community Care from the VA
Meet Counselor Joe, Joseph D. Hayes, MS, LPC, NCC is a trusted counselor serving Mount Pleasant and the surrounding East Texas area.
He is a:
Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist
With decades of clinical experience, Counselor Joe provides counseling that is professional, structured, trauma-informed, and focused on real progress.
His work emphasizes:
Respectful, confidential care
Evidence-based treatment
Trauma recovery and stabilization
Practical strategies for healing and growth
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Learn More About Counselor Joe
EMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a leading evidence-based therapy used to help people heal from trauma and distressing experiences.
EMDR may help with:
PTSD
Combat trauma
Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Childhood trauma
Complex trauma
Anxiety and panic
Grief and loss
Intrusive memories
For many clients, EMDR helps reduce the emotional intensity of painful experiences so they can move forward with greater peace, control, and stability.
Counseling for Adults Counseling is available for adults who want help navigating personal, emotional, or relational challenges.
Adult counseling may help with:
Anxiety
Depression
Anger management
Divorce recovery
Relationship difficulties
Stress overload
Life changes and uncertainty
Emotional burnout
Treatment may be short-term and focused, or longer-term depending on your goals and needs.
Why Choose Counselor Joe
VA Community Care provider
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist
Decades of clinical experience
Specialized trauma and veteran counseling
Trusted provider in Mount Pleasant, Texas
Professional, structured, results-focused care
Office Location Joseph Hayes Counseling
1221 1/2 Ferguson Rd
Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455
Office Hours Monday–Friday: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Some Sundays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Appointments required — no walk-ins
Phone: (903) 285-5121