- Addictions help
- Relationship focus
- Trauma informed
About Joshua
Dr. Joshua Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 17 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for people dealing with addiction, relationship struggles, trauma, intimacy problems, and depression. He aims to work alongside clients so they can live better today than yesterday.
He describes therapy as a partnership. He brings guidance and experience, and clients bring their goals and effort. Together they set clear steps for change and build skills that can be used between sessions.
Joshua uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Attachment-based ideas also appear when relationship patterns matter.
Sessions tend to focus on practical tools and real-life problems. That can mean learning ways to manage cravings, improving communication, handling grief, or reducing intense emotional reactions. He helps people break big problems into small, doable changes.
Joshua trained and practiced in clinical settings over many years in Louisiana. He encourages people to take small steps and to notice progress along the way. If you want straightforward talk and a collaborative plan, he can help you get started.
He describes therapy as a partnership. He brings guidance and experience, and clients bring their goals and effort. Together they set clear steps for change and build skills that can be used between sessions.
Joshua uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Attachment-based ideas also appear when relationship patterns matter.
Sessions tend to focus on practical tools and real-life problems. That can mean learning ways to manage cravings, improving communication, handling grief, or reducing intense emotional reactions. He helps people break big problems into small, doable changes.
Joshua trained and practiced in clinical settings over many years in Louisiana. He encourages people to take small steps and to notice progress along the way. If you want straightforward talk and a collaborative plan, he can help you get started.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters most and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. It can be useful for depression, emptiness, and long-standing patterns that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change emotional reactions and daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and communication, and it can help when intimacy and trust are causing repeated problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to each person's goals and preferences. Early sessions are used to figure out what helps most, and plans are adjusted as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let conversations continue after a crisis, make it simpler to schedule around medical or caregiving duties, and offer a consistent way to practice skills between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
He works with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment and caregiver stress.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Expect goal-setting, skill practice, and steps you can use between meetings.
What is his clinical experience?
He has 17 years of professional clinical experience working with a range of challenges and crises.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is an LPC licensed in Louisiana and practices there.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.