Joe McCracken

LPC, 29 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
VirtualAvailable

I believe the most important aspect of counseling is feeling comfortable with the counselor. You need to be able to trust who you are working with has your best interest at heart and genuinely listens to help meet your therapeutic goals. If I am not the right fit for you, I will assist you in finding the right counselor. I have over 20 plus years experience.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

To help clients make tangible progress, I often assign practical exercises or "homework" that promote movement toward their personalized goals. By encouraging clients to actively engage with the therapeutic process outside of sessions, I help them integrate the skills they’ve learned into their daily lives, promoting sustained growth and long-term change.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Compassion is powerful strength, as it fosters meaningful connections and empathy toward others. Integrity, the commitment to honesty and strong moral principles, builds trust and reliability in relationships. I love laughter, and seeing people reach their goals.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have dedicated my career to helping individuals overcome life’s emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. I enjoy working with clients which are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

My approach is built on the belief that every person has the capacity to change, heal, and grow, no matter how challenging their circumstances may be. I will offer you the tools, support, and guidance necessary to foster personal transformation and emotional resilience. I pride myself on maintaining a compassionate, confidential, and client-centered practice, where individuals are empowered to achieve their goals in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Specialties My areas of expertise span a broad spectrum of mental health challenges, with a focus on helping individuals and couples develop healthier coping mechanisms and good communication. Specializations include: Depression and Anxiety: Anger Management: Couples Counseling: Grief Counseling: ADHD and Behavior Modification: Parenting and Family Dynamics:

, 45 ratings

11 ratings with written reviews

May 25, 2026

Very pleasant to talk to. Engaging at a first meeting and already placing us on path that is encouraging and gives a sense of positive potential.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Joe

April 14, 2026

Fantastic session. If you are looking for a therapist that is direct , yet kind and professional you found your man. He made me feel very comfortable and safe opening up about certain things. Looking forward to more sessions

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Joe

January 6, 2026

Joe was very kind and made my husband and I feel very comfortable in our first session. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and has their best interest at heart. He reassured us that if he was not the right fit, he would help us find somepne who is. I truly appreciated his professionality and kindness.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Joe