Joseph Lemieux

Facing change can be overwhelming. If you are reading this, you may be preparing to do so. I like to think of myself as a guide for people going through change. Close to two decades of providing treatment for individuals struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health problems has given me experience to navigate the fear of the unknown. I am currently licensed as a mental health counselor (LMHC), and alcohol and drug counselor (LADC1). My initial training at Boston University’s Behavioral Medicine graduate program provided essential training for me to begin my career. Recently, I completed a doctoral program (Ph. D.) at Lesley University in Mental Health Counseling: Transformative Leadership, Education and Applied Research. This has provided insight and skills to allow me to help you with your transformation. At my core, I operate from a place of compassion, authenticity, and empathy. The manifestation of compassion and empathy in my delivery of treatment depends upon the problem we face. For example, my treatment of addiction is grounded in holding my clients accountable to following through with a mutually agreed upon recovery plan. I do not shy away from confronting defenses, manipulation, and other games that can be played by the addicted part of your psyche. On the other hand, when addressing co-occurring mental health problems, I tend to follow my client’s lead, offering support and suggestions/techniques grounded in science, evidence, and my experience along the way. Change can be daunting. I wish I could tell you it was easy, or that there is a magical cure to restore your sense of well-being. The truth is, growth takes time, effort, attention, planning, and commitment. When you’re ready to take the first step, feel free to reach out via phone or e-mail. I look forward to the opportunity to help with your transformation.