- Addictions focus
- Attachment issues
- CBT and ACT
About Joshua
Dr. Joshua Smith is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Louisiana with 17 years of experience. He works with adults facing addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression. He also focuses on attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, blended family stress, and related struggles that trace back to early family patterns.
He describes therapy as a partnership. The therapist offers guidance while the client does much of the work. Sessions are practical and focused on change rather than abstract theory. Joshua encourages steady steps clients can try between meetings to test new ways of relating and coping.
His approach draws from several evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He uses those tools to address patterns rooted in childhood relationships and to reduce symptoms like low mood, anxiety, or emotional avoidance.
In sessions he talks with people about recurring roles, expectations, and boundaries they learned growing up. He helps people notice how those patterns show up now in romance, friendships, parenting, and work. He also supports people managing substance use and the practical aftermath of separation or divorce.
Joshua aims to work collaboratively on clear goals. He asks about what has helped and what has not. He then suggests focused strategies and skills to try. This direct approach is meant to make changes in everyday life more manageable and visible.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based actions. It is often used for problems like depression, avoidance, and difficulties committing to change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect adult closeness and trust. It can help with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and recurring roles learned in childhood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to emphasize. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made or new challenges appear.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the biography does not specify which online options he uses. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. They also let people practice communication skills in everyday settings and then report back on what changed. Licensed professionals adapt session pacing and homework to whatever format is chosen so work can continue between meetings.
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 address?
Dr. Joshua Smith works with addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and depression, plus related concerns such as abandonment and codependency.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He describes therapy as a partnership where he provides guidance and the client takes action. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills rather than abstract discussion.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience providing counseling to adults with a range of concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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