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​About Counselor JoeProfessional Counseling for Adults and Veterans in Mount Pleasant, TexasJoseph D. Hayes, MS, LPC, NCC, known to many as Counselor Joe, has provided professional counseling services in Mount Pleasant, Texas since 1998. With decades of clinical experience, Counselor Joe specializes in working with adults and veterans, offering evidence-based counseling and EMDR therapy in a respectful, confidential setting.
Counselor Joe believes effective therapy is grounded in trust, clinical skill, and practical application. His approach is calm, structured, and client-centered, helping individuals address emotional challenges while building long-term stability and resilience.

Experience & Professional BackgroundJoseph D. Hayes has been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas since 1998 and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) since 1997. He is also a Certified EMDR Therapist through EMDRIA, with specialized training in trauma-focused treatment and PTSD.
In addition to his clinical practice, Counselor Joe has contributed to the academic field of counseling. He co-authored an anger management textbook with a university professor that was adopted and used as a textbook at Texas A&M University. This work reflects his depth of expertise in anger management, emotional regulation, and applied counseling techniques.
His combined clinical and academic experience allows him to provide therapy that is both practical and grounded in established psychological research.

Trauma-Informed Counseling & EMDR TherapyCounselor Joe works with adults experiencing:

• Trauma and PTSD
  
• Anxiety and depression
  
• Anger and emotional regulation difficulties
  
• Life transitions and mid-life stress
  
• Divorce, relationship loss, and adjustment challenges
  

As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, Counselor Joe provides Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy recognized for its effectiveness in treating trauma, including service-connected trauma in veterans.

Veterans Counseling & VA Community CareCounselor Joe is a VA Community Care contract provider in Texas, offering outpatient mental health counseling for veterans referred through the Department of Veterans Affairs and TriWest. He has extensive experience working with veterans and understands the unique challenges related to military service, reintegration, and trauma exposure.
All veteran services are provided in accordance with VA Community Care clinical, ethical, and documentation standards.

Areas of Clinical Focus

• Individual Counseling for Adults
  
• Veterans Counseling (VA Community Care Referrals)
  
• EMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD
  
• Anger Management and Emotional Regulation
  
• Anxiety and Depression Treatment
  
• Life Transitions and Stress Management
  
• Couple Communication Therapy
  
• Psychoeducational Life Skills and Emotional Resilience
  

Treatment plans are individualized, goal-focused, and designed to support sustainable emotional health.

A Comfortable and Professional EnvironmentCounselor Joe prioritizes a calm, informal, and supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. Therapy is collaborative and paced according to each client’s needs, allowing meaningful progress without pressure.

Take the First StepIf you are an adult or veteran seeking professional counseling or EMDR therapy in Mount Pleasant, Texas, Counselor Joe is available to help.
📞 Call (903) 285-5121 and leave a message to schedule an appointment or request additional information.
Joseph Hayes Counseling
Serving Mount Pleasant, Texas • Adults & Veterans • VA Community Care Provider