LMFT, 21 years of experience
I have extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy, applied behavioral analysis, neuropsychology, and psychoanalysis. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from one or a combination of these methodologies based on what will be most beneficial for each individual. Additionally, humanistic and Adlerian psychology have significantly influenced my perspective, shaping my practice into an eclectic framework. I believe that there is no single ‘best’ therapeutic approach—only what is best suited for the individual seeking support. My diverse training allows me to tailor interventions to meet the unique and specific needs of each client, ensuring a personalized and effective therapeutic experience.
During the initial session, clients can expect a welcoming and inclusive environment where their unique concerns are heard with attentiveness and care. The session begins with an open dialogue to explore your background, current challenges, and therapeutic goals. Taking an eclectic approach, I will introduce various therapeutic frameworks that may align with your needs and discuss tailored interventions to foster a collaborative and personalized experience. Grounded in insights from humanistic and Adlerian psychology, our conversation will focus on identifying your strengths and establishing practical, meaningful goals. The session concludes with a shared plan for future work, ensuring you leave feeling understood, supported, and confident in your therapeutic journey.
As a clinician, my greatest strengths lie in my deep empathy and innate ability to help individuals gain clarity in understanding their thoughts and emotions. My empathetic approach allows me to establish a strong therapeutic connection, fostering a safe and supportive environment where clients feel truly heard and valued. This foundation of trust creates an optimal space for personal growth and self-discovery. Additionally, my diverse clinical experience enables me to offer clients a broader perspective, guiding them in exploring their emotions from multiple angles. This integrative approach helps individuals uncover new insights, navigate challenges more effectively, and move toward healing and overall well-being.
My therapeutic approach is best suited for individuals and couples seeking a personalized path to healing and self-improvement. Ideal clients are those who value an integrative approach, incorporating cognitive-behavioral techniques, behavioral analysis, and psychoanalysis, while also appreciating the compassionate insights of humanistic and Adlerian psychology. These individuals seek a therapist who can adapt interventions to their unique challenges—whether related to anxiety, relationship difficulties, or other personal struggles. They desire a supportive, flexible therapeutic environment where their individuality is honored, and where an eclectic blend of evidence-based strategies fosters meaningful personal growth and mental well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a versatile and effective approach that helps clients understand and change patterns of thinking that may negatively influence their feelings and behaviors. CBT can be personalized to each client’s unique challenges, offering tools and strategies to identify distorted thoughts, reframe them, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Whether someone is struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other challenges, CBT provides a structured, goal-oriented framework to work towards positive change and lasting emotional well-being.
Couples counseling offers partners a supportive space to address communication barriers, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional intimacy. By exploring each other's perspectives with a trained therapist, couples can identify patterns that might be harming their relationship and develop new, healthier ways of interacting. Counseling helps partners learn effective conflict resolution skills, rediscover shared goals, and build a deeper connection, all while fostering mutual respect and understanding. Ultimately, it aims to cultivate a stronger, more resilient partnership.
qEEG-guided neurofeedback enhances therapy by providing a personalized and precise map of brainwave activity, which helps identify imbalances contributing to symptoms. With this data, therapists can create targeted training programs that allow clients to learn how to regulate specific brainwave patterns associated with issues like anxiety, depression, and attention difficulties. This guided approach enables clients to more effectively retrain their brains, leading to improvements in focus, emotional regulation, and overall mental health. The tailored nature of qEEG makes it a powerful tool for achieving more accurate and sustainable therapeutic outcomes.
Psychodynamic therapy helps clients understand and resolve deeply rooted emotional conflicts by exploring their past experiences and unconscious influences that shape current thoughts and behaviors. Through open dialogue with a therapist, clients can identify recurring patterns, discover underlying motivations, and gain new insights into their emotional world. This process fosters personal growth by encouraging healthier coping mechanisms, improving relationships, and ultimately enhancing self-awareness and emotional well-being. By addressing the root causes of distress, clients can experience long-term changes and relief from persistent psychological symptoms.
4 ratings with written reviews
July 1, 2025
Josh is patient, a great listener, and brings great perspectives. Beyond that, he also brings really helpful information to various aspects of human relationships and existence.
May 13, 2025
Joshua was very nice and easy to talk to. He helped fill awkward pauses with more questions and made me feel heard. I appreciate his options about helping my bad thoughts. He helped me realize some stuff about my bad habits that I need to work on. I hope I can talk to him again.
February 25, 2025
Josh has a uniquely curious and open approach. He has top-notch questions that I haven't heard from other therapists. He is also friendly, attentive, approachable, and came up with easy to implement suggestions in our first meeting.