Joseph D. LaBeau, M.Ed., Licensed Professional Counselor
Background: I am a mature, well-finished counselor.
My highest academic degree is a Master's Degree in Education with a specialization in Counseling. I do not hold an MD or any other academic doctorate or title. Instead, I have chosen to perfect my practical clinical skills in working patients with the following non-academic skill-focused certificates: Behavioral Health, University of Mass., School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, One-Year Program in Modern Psychoanalysis, Association for Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis, Livingston, NJ, Certified Clinical Hypnosis Counselor, Assoc. for Clinical Hypnosis, Bloomingdale, Ill., Clinical Criminal Justice Specialist, National Association of Forensic Counselors, Fort Wayne, In.
Counseling style: I value being respectful, ethical, and kind with my clients. My approach to their problems is direct.
Technically, I would be considered a modern, cognitive-analytic therapist, which means I believe that the problems we have derive from the way we think about experiences we have had and what images, memories, feelings we have associated with them. In many cases I will use Rational Emotive Therapy for on-line work, especially in the beginning. This is a powerful therapy for controling emotional disturbances quickly and effectively. You can learn more about the approach at www.albertellis.org
Clinical Reviews: I have trained in behavioral health and psychiatry at two separate medical schools and undergone a separate two-year, post-licensure training by a Board-Approved Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor.
My previous supervisor, Steven Pliszka, M.D., Former Chair, Department of Psychiatry, UTSAHSC Medical School, writes: “Mr. LaBeau dealt with a variety of very difficult cases with great skill …..he always had excellent input for other therapists. His clinical judgment is superb……” Alex Kudisch, M.D., Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Valley Family Guidance Center, "I have consulted with Mr. LaBeau in fifty-two cases..[and he ] ... has demonstrated effective clinical counseling skills....I endorse him to become a Certified, Clinical Mental Health Counselor." Hector Villareal C. LCSW, Board Approved Clinical Counseling Supervisor, Utilization Management, Texas Tropical Behavioral Health, "[Mr. LaBeau]..has demonstrated effective clinical counseling skills while under my supervision..100 hours of face-to-face clinical supervision over the required two-year period...It has been a privilege to supervise someone as competent as Mr. LaBeau"
Memberships: Texas Counseling Association ,the Amercian Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and the National Association of Forensic Counselors.
Special Qualifications: I personally am of the opinion that I would only want to see a therapist who has undergone substantial depth therapy themselves first, before seeing me. First, because then I would have reason to believe my therapist is not burdened with major unrecognized issues themselves that would affect their work with me, and second because my therapist would then have a sound understanding of what the patient experience in therapy is like, and likely would have been humbled to find that, in the quest for truth that is therapy, they themselves are far from perfect, and not so very different from their patients. In this regard, I completed a One Year Certificate Program (2013), followed by clinical group supervision, which was then followed by about another year in personal analysis - all through the Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis in Livingston New Jersey. I also completed one- year of Child Studies as a Fellow at The Center for Psychoanalytic Studies in Houston. I also studied classical Fruedian Psychoanalysis as the Center for Advanced Studies in Psychotherapy. Before all of this, I underwent personal therapy for about a year and a half with a fine reality therapist in private practice in College Station, TX. Still, to this day, I often consult colleages and even enter into formal psychotherapy to discuss personal and professional issues as needed.
Matters of Faith: I ascribe to the highest standards of Professional Counseling and make it a special point to welcome persons of all faiths, creeds, colors, sexual orientations, and countries of origin. I take special care to be very respectful of each of my patients and to honor their faith and religious affiliation or positions, as well as respecting the preferences of those who would prefer to keep the counseling relationship strictly secular and scientific, free from religious or spiritual commentary. I hold a certificate in youth ministry from the Diocese of Brownsville and University of Dayton, and, although I strictly maintain the role of therapist with my patients at all times, upon specific request I may offer a faith-integrated treatment plan which may include sharing sacred scripture, prayers, meditations, and blessings. I believe that the faith traditions and practices of the client can be a rich resource to help the client in times of challenge and change.
I am confident your will feel respected, comfortable and well cared for in my practice, whatever your view on religious matters.
Professional experience
21 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietySelf esteem, MotivationCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Joseph LaBeau. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Joseph is a thoughtful and compassionate therapist. I am grateful to talk with him.
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Joseph for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He is an excellent therapist and I really feel like he gets me as a person
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Joseph for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Knowledgeable, experience and a people person
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Joseph for 6 months on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Joseph is very helpful. I have now seen him for almost two years and have had many breakthrough's immensely improving my life.
Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Joseph for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Mr. LaBeau is great! Understanding and kind he’s always willing to listen!
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Joseph for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Excellent experience with Joseph!
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Joseph for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Great and useful insight in my first session. Very helpful.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Insightful and immediately helpful. I never thought I could see a benefit so quickly. Very thankful.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Too early to tell. Pleasant fellow, seems to care.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
My therapist has a fantastic way of making our sessions feel more like a casual conversation between friends, while still helping me discuss and work through whatever I am dealing with. He knows when to impart the scientific, and theory side of therapy into our sessions, but also when to be more relaxed in his conversation.
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and career difficulties
Great job helps me work through and understand in a whole different manner.
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
From the 1st session Joseph was able to help me identify the root of my behavior and I was immediately able to start implementing change to my life. Every session I leave with a new skill set I can implement to help me navigate life better.
Written on Jun 21, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes
From the first session, Joseph immediately jumped in, sleeves rolled up, and started challenging my irrational beliefs. He is highly skilled and highly empathetic. I have gotten huge benefit from our sessions, making quick progress. Joseph helped me become aware of many self-defeating neuroses which have kept me in cycles of anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors for years, and gave me frameworks on how to tackle them for myself. He was almost immediately "teaching me to fish" versus just feeding me fish. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him. I'm disturbing myself MUCH less now! I'd highly recommend him as a therapist.
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Very helpful! Enjoying conversation so far.
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
Joseph is amazing! Not only does he listen and provide real world advice on how to combat feelings and problems, he also challenges me to dig deeper and discover things about myself that I hadn’t realized. He is consistent in his device and thoroughly explains reasoning behind he advice and specific reasons as to why it will be beneficial for you. I highly recommend Joseph to anyone who is needing help.
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Joseph has been extraordinarily helpful. My expectations were far exceeded from our first conversation. He has a knack for treating me like a human being and listens while offering suggestions. I look forward to seeing him again soon. I’ve also recommended him to my teenage daughters, ex partner and my family members. I’ve been very happy with my experience this far.
Written on Apr 03, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, grief, sleeping disorders, and coaching
Very good therapist.
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Over a short period of time Joseph was able to get to know me and provide helpful insights. He is a kind man with a charming sense of humor. I strongly recommend Joseph.
Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Calls with Joseph have been very helpful and I leave each session with actions I can put into practice right away. Very grateful for our calls.
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Have just started my journey with Joseph. He’s a very good listener and helps me stay on track. It’s comforting to know I have a neutral person to listen and help me navigate life.
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
I feel Like therapy was exactly what i needed Just a little more guidance to how to live a happy life
Written on Jan 19, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
1st session and a small piece of guidance after a few minutes of telling my story and I was able to find the problems what was causing my anger and was able to start using 1 tool that he also provided me in the first session. I would highly recommend this therapist to anyone that needed guidance.
Written on Jan 07, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger management, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Joseph is super awesome! I love the resources he gave me.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Joseph is very knowledgeable and helpful! I always feel better after our sessions.
Written on Nov 21, 2021 after therapy with Joseph for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have only had two sessions with Joseph and am already feeling like I am unearthing issues I did not realize about myself. I think that Joseph is a very compassionate and talented therapist and would highly recommend.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Joseph for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
With only 2 sessions, I can feel a relief talking to Dr. LaBeau. I’ve felt more calm and look at my anxieties from a different perspective.
Written on Sep 25, 2021 after therapy with Joseph for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Joseph is very easy to talk to. He makes you feel comfortable and listens carefully to understand your situation.
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Joseph for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
The session I had felt very casual and open in such a way that really opened up what it is that I want to confront and understand. Joseph's conversational approach made it easy to open up in such a way that didn't come off as clinical or procedural which was relieving from the get go.
Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Best counselor I've ever had, truly amazing, everything you would want and need in a counselor. If your reading this I just want to say thank you for helping me on my journey to becoming a better person.
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Joseph for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Joseph is a great listener. He has helped me deal with my distorted thoughts by working through them. He has helped me realize that I am the only one responsible for my own happiness.
Written on Jul 24, 2021 after therapy with Joseph for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Joseph Lambeau is very professional. He has a since of humor but at same time can get to the point and help you. I think that is very Important to have a good relationship with your councilor I would definitely have Joseph again if the need ever arises.
Written on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with Joseph for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Joseph has been a tremendous help to me. He’s professional, methodical, and he works with me to identify what are the areas I need to work on without making me feel like the way I think is a weakness. The way he reframes the issues I present to him are very beneficial and he brings a fresh perspective. I’ve never been a fan of ultra positive therapists and therapist who are extremely textbook. They seem to be detached and somehow the remedy is to always take deep breaths. Joseph helps you get down to the root issue of the things that cause you grief/sadness/stress and he helps pinpoint practical things that you could do that might help. Joseph has been a breath of fresh air and he has helped me see the circumstances of my life in a new light.
Written on Nov 25, 2020 after therapy with Joseph for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Joseph LaBeau has been excellent at determining underlying issues, providing support, and offering scientifically-based therapeutic guidance. Thank you!
Written on Oct 05, 2020 after therapy with Joseph for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coaching
So far I love this app and MrLaBeau he is nice and friendly we have only had 2 meeting so far but he has helped me a lot in the time we have talked
Written on Sep 13, 2020 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, and self esteem
Joseph is kind, supportive, and intelligent. He helped me understand where to go within myself to get through this tough time.
Written on Jul 11, 2020 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He is.absolutely amazing!
Written on Jul 05, 2020 after therapy with Joseph for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
So I just concluded my sessions with Joseph LaBeau, and I would like to share some things about my experience. Initially, I was skeptical of what I might experience through online counseling. After my first session, I knew that there was potential for me to grow past some of the things I was struggling with. Joseph was so supportive and down to earth with his comments. I honestly felt like I was talking to a really wise, life-time,friend. Our sessions helped me in so many ways but mostly just reminding myself of my humanity and imperfections while encouraging me to forgive myself for those human imperfections. He taught me to stand my ground in arguments and how to communicate more effectively. He encouraged me to love myself and surround myself with people who loved me too. It all seems so simple typing this now, but it was a process I never would have begun on my own. I would like to express my deepest appreciation and recommendations for Joseph LaBeau.
Written on Jul 02, 2020 after therapy with Joseph for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Well, it's a bit early for this, as I've only had two sessions with Joseph, but thus far, he's been a God-send -- very helpful, is able to see things from an unbiased, helpful perspective. I really appreciate that!
Written on Jun 25, 2020 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and anger management
Awesome!
Written on Jun 08, 2020 after therapy with Joseph for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Joseph is caring and can refocus your life in a positive way.
Written on Apr 10, 2020 after therapy with Joseph for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Excellent, kind.
Written on Apr 04, 2020 after therapy with Joseph for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Thanks for your efforts to support me during this time. :-)
Written on Mar 26, 2020 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Joseph is very attentive and warm. I regret that I haven’t taken full advantage of his skill and expertise.
Written on Feb 07, 2020 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
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