- Addictions support
- Relationship help
- Trauma recovery
About Joshua
Dr. Joshua Smith greets men who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next step. He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Louisiana with 17 years of experience. He frames therapy as a working partnership where the therapist offers guidance and the client brings the willingness to change.
Joshua focuses on practical problems that commonly affect men’s wellbeing, including addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication and commitment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, and the fallout from separation or divorce.
His approach blends several well-known methods to match each person's needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches shape how he pays attention to relationships and the client's own experience in the room.
Joshua describes therapy as collaborative work rather than a one-sided process. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skill-building, and small steps that fit day-to-day life. He encourages straightforward conversation about what is working and what needs to change.
People who consider starting therapy are asked to use the site's Start Therapy flow. This begins with a short matching questionnaire and moves to scheduling according to the therapist's availability. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How his approaches guide online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters to them and take small, values-based steps. It can be useful for depression, avoidance, and when someone wants clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions to reduce symptoms and improve routines. It often helps with anxiety, mood, and addictive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships affect trust and connection, which can be important for intimacy problems and codependency issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, cut commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports continuing care when life is disrupted, such as after relocations or travel. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly use online sessions to keep momentum between in-person visits and to practice new skills in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also addresses related concerns like attachment, abandonment, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes a partnership model where counselor guidance meets the client's active effort. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and clear goals tailored to each person.
What is his clinical background?
He has 17 years of professional clinical experience working with a range of challenges, crises, and griefs. That experience shapes a pragmatic, collaborative way of working.
Where is he located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Louisiana and holds the LPC credential, Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.