Counseling & EMDR Therapy Services in Mount Pleasant, TexasJoseph Hayes, MS, LPC, NCC | Counselor Joe
Joseph Hayes provides evidence-based counseling and EMDR therapy for adults and veterans seeking real, lasting change. Using a trauma-informed, structured approach, services are designed to help clients move from distress and instability toward clarity, control, and emotional resilience.
Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, treatment is individualized, professional, and goal-oriented.

Individual Counseling for AdultsIndividual counseling offers a confidential, supportive environment to address a wide range of concerns while building practical skills for long-term stability.
Common areas of focus include:

• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Depression and emotional withdrawal
• Anger and emotional regulation
• Relationship conflict, divorce, and loss
• Life transitions and identity challenges

Treatment is collaborative and structured to help clients:
✔ Gain insight into patterns
✔ Develop coping strategies
✔ Improve emotional control
✔ Build long-term resilience

EMDR Therapy for Trauma & PTSDJoseph Hayes is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, providing specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a highly researched, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and resolve distressing memories that continue to impact present-day functioning.
EMDR is especially effective for:

• PTSD (combat and non-combat trauma)
• Veterans and first responders
• Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
• Childhood and complex trauma
• Anxiety, panic, and phobias
• Grief and complicated loss

This approach helps reduce emotional intensity, intrusive symptoms, and reactivity—allowing clients to regain stability and control.

Brief Therapy & Long-Term Counseling OptionsEvery client’s situation is different. Services are designed to match the level of care needed, whether short-term or ongoing.
Treatment options may include:

• Brief, solution-focused therapy for targeted concerns
• Long-term therapy for deeper trauma and complex issues

Common treatment areas:

• Depression and mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders (including PTSD)
• Anger management
• Divorce and relationship loss
• Late-life transitions and adjustment challenges

Sessions remain goal-oriented and structured, while allowing space for deeper therapeutic work when clinically appropriate.

Hypnotherapy for Smoking Cessation & Weight LossFor individuals seeking behavioral change, clinically guided hypnotherapy is available as a complementary service.
Hypnotherapy may help:

• Reduce cravings and urges
• Increase motivation and focus
• Support healthier behavioral patterns

This service is often integrated with counseling to improve outcomes and reinforce long-term change.

Telehealth Counseling Across TexasSecure online counseling (telehealth) is available for adults anywhere in Texas.
✔ HIPAA-compliant platform
✔ Private and convenient access to care
✔ Same professional standard as in-office sessions
Telehealth allows clients to receive consistent, high-quality counseling from the comfort of home.

Who These Services Are ForServices are specifically designed for:

• Veterans (including VA Community Care referrals)
• Adults experiencing trauma or PTSD
• Individuals dealing with anxiety or depression
• Clients navigating stress, loss, or major life changes

Begin Counseling with Counselor JoeJoseph Hayes is committed to providing ethical, professional, and effective counseling services for adults and veterans in Mount Pleasant, Texas and throughout the state via telehealth.
📞 Call: (903) 285-5121
📠 Fax: 1-888-257-6008
Appointments are required.