- Addictions support
- Relationship work
- Trauma focus
About Joshua
Dr. Joshua Smith is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Louisiana with 17 years of experience. He works with adults on addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression. His practice also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, body image, and coping with separation or blended family stress.
Joshua describes therapy as a partnership. He sees the client and clinician as two experts who collaborate toward practical change. Sessions involve direct conversation, clear goals, and concrete steps the client can try between meetings.
His approach draws on several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult feelings while committing to values-based actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are used for emotional regulation and managing intense reactions.
Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches guide how he builds a working relationship and understands patterns rooted in early connections. That perspective is applied when addressing intimacy, abandonment, or attachment issues.
Joshua emphasizes practical progress over time. He encourages clients to try small experiments and use skills learned in sessions in everyday situations. The aim is clearer communication, better boundaries, and steadier mood regulation rather than quick fixes.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then committing to actions that match personal values. This approach can help with depression, emptiness, and decisions about relationships or work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for mood, anxiety, and addiction-related behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats approach selection as a collaboration - the therapist and client will try methods, check what helps, and adjust plans. Clients can expect regular review of goals and practical homework to practice between sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make sessions fit daily life more easily by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or making it simpler to continue care when relocating. Licensed professionals often use the same ACT and CBT techniques online that they use in person, focusing on clear skills practice, behavioral experiments, and building steadier communication and emotion regulation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and depression. The practice also addresses attachment, codependency, body image, and related concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He describes therapy as a partnership that uses goal-focused conversation and practical steps. Techniques include CBT, ACT, DBT skills, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered listening.
How long has he been practicing clinically?
He has 17 years of professional clinical experience working with adults on the concerns listed above.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Louisiana.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used. Check the online therapy options during sign-up.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during sign-up.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided process.
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