- Client-centered approach
- Practical skills focus
- Values-based work
About Joshua
His style is client-centered and collaborative. He listens first, then helps clients set practical goals. Sessions focus on real-life skills such as emotion regulation, communication, and managing impulses. Joshua aims to build on each person’s strengths while addressing immediate problems.
Joshua uses several evidence-based approaches to guide work in therapy. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help clients clarify values and commit to small changes. Mindfulness and dialectical skills are used to increase emotional steadiness and tolerate distress.
In sessions he blends talk with action. Clients may practice new responses in session and apply them between meetings. Joshua also addresses relationship patterns, family of origin issues, and challenges like abandonment, codependency, and infidelity when they come up.
His background includes four years of professional practice as an LPC in Idaho. Joshua works in English and focuses on helping people find steady, practical ways to cope with life changes and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily functioning.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Joshua uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that line up with those values. ACT encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and commitment concerns.He also brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into sessions to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT offers clear strategies for managing mood, reducing avoidance, and addressing addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills may be used to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance for intense feelings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Joshua collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He checks in and adjusts the plan as progress is made so therapy stays practical and relevant.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the current session formats before booking. Many clients appreciate online therapy for fitting appointments into busy days, saving commute time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to integrate progress into everyday routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joshua help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, anger, career strain, and related concerns such as abandonment, codependency, and infidelity.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Joshua uses a client-centered, collaborative, and nonjudgmental style. He listens, helps set concrete goals, and focuses on practical skills to improve daily functioning.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has four years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and draws on that time to help clients navigate emotional and behavioral challenges.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Idaho.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.