- Recovery focused
- Values based
- Experience driven
About Joshua
Dr. Joshua Smith is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship struggles. He speaks plainly and works with clients who want practical changes. He presents therapy as a partnership where both people bring expertise to the work.
He uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on real-life steps people can take between visits. He emphasizes small, steady changes and clear goals rather than abstract talk.
With 17 years of clinical experience, he has supported people through crises, grief, and major life transitions. He guides work on intimacy, attachment concerns, communication, and recovery from substance issues. He also helps people cope after disasters and other sudden losses.
Dr. Smith combines tools from cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-based approaches to help people notice patterns, choose values-based actions, and build new behaviors. He also draws on attachment-based and client-centered methods to improve connection and self-understanding.
People who meet with him can expect direct, respectful conversation and practical plans they can use day to day. He invites clients to set realistic goals and track progress. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first visit.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Dr. Smith often combines cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-oriented work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can reduce depressive symptoms and improve communication. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult feelings remain.He also uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand relationship patterns and improve closeness and trust. That approach looks at how early and recent relationships shape expectations, and then practices new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected.
Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they adjust techniques and pick exercises that fit the client’s daily life and priorities.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and remove travel time. They also let people continue care after a disruptive event, which is often useful for coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Smith help with?
He works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as attachment and codependency.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He describes therapy as a partnership and uses straightforward, practical methods aimed at real-life change and clearer choices.
What is his clinical background?
He has 17 years of professional clinical experience supporting people through crises, grief, and major life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.