Dr. Joshua Smith, LPC

Dr. Joshua Smith is a licensed professional counselor with 17 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are struggling with addiction, relationship pain, trauma, intimacy issues, and depression. He values straightforward work and partners with clients to set realistic goals and take practical steps forward.

Joshua approaches therapy as a collaboration. He listens first, then offers clear guidance and tools people can use between sessions. He emphasizes skills that help manage strong emotions, improve communication, and rebuild trust after hurt or betrayal.

His work draws on several well-known approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values-based action and handling painful feelings without getting stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how to change them for healthier connection.

Sessions are geared toward practical change. Clients practice new ways of coping, rehearse important conversations, and test small behavior changes in everyday life. Joshua aims to make therapy feel relevant to daily challenges rather than abstract theory.

People often come for help with codependency, commitment worries, communication breakdowns, or the fallout from separation and loss. He also supports those coping with caregiver strain, body image concerns, and substance use issues. Joshua welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, then choose steps that match their values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety about relationships, and recurring urges connected to addiction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns show up now and helps people try different ways of connecting to others. This approach is often helpful for intimacy issues and fears of abandonment.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative process makes it easier to pick tools that actually fit a person's day-to-day life.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between other responsibilities. It can also make it easier to work on communication skills and role-play conversations from home. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and exercises to match each person's situation and goals.