Joel Kirchstein is a graduate from Liberty University. He holds a degree in Religion, and a degree in Psychology with a specialty in Christian Counseling and Life Coaching. His post graduate studies include an M.A. degree in Professional Counseling and an M.A. degree in Human Resource Counseling. Joel also holds certificates of completion from AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Caring for Kid's God's Way, Caring for People God's Way, Healthy Sexuality, Breaking Free, and Marriage Works. Joel is licensed in Wisconsin with 3 years of professional work experience. He has experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & intimacy related issues. He also has experience working with coping with life changes. Joel is currently working on his doctoral degree in Christian Education and Research.
"I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process."
Professional experience
4 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsIntimacyCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Self-love, Young adult issues
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Joel is great to work with during hard times. He puts things into perspective in ways you may not be thinking at the time. He is also someone that helps you come to terms with your situation and doesn’t push his ideas.
Written on Jan 19, 2026 after therapy with Joel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Amazing and very pleasant to talk about anything and everything with.
Written on Jan 02, 2026 after therapy with Joel for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great listener. Respectful towards concerns.
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Joel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I was very grateful for my therapy sessions with Joel. He was a great listener in each of my sessions and really understood deeper levels of what I am struggling with. I felt safe to share what I was experiencing with Joel and I felt he gave me thoughtful and wise answers to practically find solutions to how to approach challenges in my marriage. I am grateful for the time he spent talking with me and would definitely recommend him as a safe and helpful resource to anyone having difficulties in their marriage or with emotional wounds. Thank you Joel!
Written on Oct 12, 2025 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Joel really takes the time to listen and offers really great insight into my situation. Truly feel blessed to have Joel as my therapist.
Written on Mar 31, 2025 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
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Written on Mar 24, 2025 after therapy with Joel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
He is great. He listens and understands and provides great feedback
Written on Mar 07, 2025 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
He took the time to listen and gave me the thing that I needed to hear. He is there for you. He pushed me to do better and to never give up for sure the best therapist I've ever had!
Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Fantastic therapist. Patient, kind, and willing to share their experiences in areas that mirror mine, or listen to areas that they can. I would strongly recommend working with Joel and would be extremely grateful if our paths crossed again!
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Joel for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coaching
Joel has been great and I highly recommend him!
Written on Nov 07, 2024 after therapy with Joel for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Joel is a great listener and helped me with my struggles. It's nice to have a therapist that believes in god and helps align scripture with recommendations on how to overcome issues.
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Joel for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and eating disorders
The man is a wizard. Even the smallest piece of advice has helped. Best therapist ever.
Written on Jul 18, 2024 after therapy with Joel for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Great guy!
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem
Joel is wonderful
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Joel for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Great
Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Joel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Joel is a great therapist who TRULY cares about you. He listens to you very carefully and ask clarifying questions when needed.
Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Joel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
A very friendly man that provides resources and support for a healthier mindset. I would recommend to anyone struggling with motivation, depression, anxiety, and addictions.
Written on Nov 29, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Joel is calm and supportive
Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Great guy, doesn't sugarcoat things and approaches each session with my best interests in mind. Helps to apply biblical principles to every day struggles, which is exactly what I was looking for. Cannot recommend Joel enough.
Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
Joel has been a great help. Listening to understand and making great suggestions on how to address/improve my relationships.
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Joel dose a great job at asking questions, answering questions to put me at ease. Joel dose wonderful at priorities and individualization for the help people seak.
Written on Jun 29, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger management
Joel is a great guy and really cares about what he does and listens well. He provides good insight and information to help me untangle my struggles
Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great guy. Smart, easy to talk to and empathetic. Great listener and insightful thinker.
Written on Apr 20, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I appreciate him just taking the time to check in with me, it means it is more than a job to him. He is genuinely concerned and that is a good thing!
Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Joel is always on time and reaches out if we have to reschedule. Joel has been a big help while I was battling Breast Cancer and going through a lot of emotions.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Joel has been a wonderful counselor.
Thanks Better Help!!
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Love that this exists
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
After a couple of sessions, I feel listened to and that Joel gives helpful and objective Christian advice. I appreciate that very much.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
It's wonderful knowing Joel is available for me.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, compassion fatigue, and adhd
At I first, didn't want to do this, but knew I needed someone to talk. Joel, has really helped and guided. He has put me at ease about talking about my problems
Written on Jan 08, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He’s great!
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
The follow-up emails are comforting and good for reflections:-)
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Joel for 1 month on issues concerning career difficulties
Very first therapist I have ever had that actually checks in on me when I am in my quiet mode.
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Joel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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