- CBT and DBT methods
- Family of origin work
- Adult clients only
About Joshua
Joshua Heying is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with eight years of practice in mental health. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT concerns, and family of origin questions. He also addresses mood disorders, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.
Josh draws on a mix of approaches to keep sessions straightforward and practical. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered methods to clarify values and build on strengths.
Sessions are conversation-focused and skill-oriented. He helps people map recurring family roles and expectations that still influence their choices now. That can mean identifying old patterns, rehearsing different responses, or practicing emotional regulation skills between meetings.
His background includes work in community settings with adults and adolescents, residential care, school-based counseling, crisis intervention, and family-focused services. That experience informs how he handles mood disorders, personality challenges, and complex life stressors in practical terms.
Josh aims for a collaborative working relationship. He invites clients to set clear goals and checks progress along the way. To start, he asks people to describe what they want to change and what has helped or hindered them so far.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small committed steps toward those values while learning to tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises and homework to test new ways of responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joshua will discuss which methods match a person's goals and preferences, and he will adjust the mix as sessions progress. Together they decide what techniques to try and what progress looks like over time.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions around a busy schedule and reducing travel time so therapy can happen during a lunch break or between responsibilities. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as the profile does not list exact options. He uses his clinical approaches to shape session activities so people can practice skills between meetings and apply them to everyday routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family of origin issues, grief, intimacy questions, ADHD, and related concerns listed on his profile.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a mix of practical methods including CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques to help people notice patterns and develop new coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working in mental health settings, including community-based clinical practice and crisis intervention.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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