Joel A. Makin
15+ years experience

Joel A. Makin

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

·LMHC, LPC, LPCC, LCAC, LCMHC
15+ years experience
Lexington, KY, United States
$150
Accepting clients

About

My ideal client is a thoughtful adult who feels emotionally worn down despite working hard to manage life well. They struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or a heavy, persistent sense of discouragement that shows up as tension, self-criticism, and disconnection. Many are navigating relationship strain, betrayal, or major life transitions and feel stuck in their head, unsure how to feel grounded or secure again. They want clarity, emotional steadiness, and meaningful change not just coping, but relief that lasts. I help adults calm anxiety, process emotional pain, and rebuild trust within themselves and in their relationships. My work is relational, emotionally focused, and practical, supporting clients in understanding what’s driving their distress while learning ways to feel steadier, clearer, and more connected. If you’re exhausted from carrying more emotional weight than others realize, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and begin finding your footing again. When you’re ready, I invite you to reach out and start that conversation.

I work with

Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults

Specialties

Areas of Focus

AddictionAlcohol UseAnger Management
AnxietyBorderline PersonalityCodependencyCoping SkillsDepressionDivorceEmotional DisturbanceFirst RespondersGriefInfidelityLife TransitionsNarcissistic PersonalityObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)ParentingPeer RelationshipsPersonality DisordersRelationship IssuesSpiritualitySports PerformanceStressMood Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Interpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Existential
Positive Psychology
Experiential Therapy
Gestalt
Psychoanalytic
Hypnotherapy
Humanistic
Psychodynamic

Services & Pricing

Free Consultation

15 min · Online

Free

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online

$150

Sliding scale available.

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · LMHC, LPC, LPCC, LCAC, LCMHC

Joel A. Makin · Verified May 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended Huntington University, MA in , Graduated 2011

Additional Credentials

Membership from Indiana Wesleyan University

2012

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

I am in network with most insurance plans. Most insurance plans require a co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible to be met when using insurance benefits. For self-pay clients, I offer a limited sliding scale, with sessions ranging up to $150 per session.

Payment Methods

Amex
Apple Cash
Discover
Mastercard
Visa
Zelle

Location

Primary

Primary Office

Lexington, KY, 40509

United States

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Secondary Office

Chapel Hill, NC, 27514

United States

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My Practice at a Glance

Available for online sessions

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Accepts insurance

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