Joe Makouske, ACMHC, is an Associate Mental Health Counselor. He earned a master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Westminster University. He has clinical experience in outpatient, inpatient, and wilderness treatment. He has a special passion for serving the veteran community as well as primary care. He specializes in treating trauma and other mental health issues through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with a proactive lens. He believes that early intervention can be life changing as wounds in childhood can grow into significant issues over time. He involves treatment through play therapy while equipping parents with skills to nurture healthy development.

In his spare time, he enjoys exploring the outdoors, rock climbing, backpacking, traveling abroad and experiencing new cultures.