Joseph Youngblood

Experienced counselor blending practical therapies

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 33 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Joseph

Joseph Youngblood is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 33 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He draws on a wide-ranging background in personality and treatment theories to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

His practice integrates several therapeutic methods he has trained in, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered approaches, and mindfulness techniques. Joseph emphasizes practical skills and evidence-informed strategies to help people manage symptoms, build coping resources, and navigate life changes.

He also brings lived experience with recovery from substance use and offers counseling for drug and alcohol addiction. Clients will find a therapist who combines decades of clinical work with an adaptable therapeutic stance, tailoring interventions to each person’s presenting concerns and goals.

Joseph conducts sessions in English and works with clients through a range of online session formats.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action, which can support coping with chronic difficulties and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their concerns while the therapist offers validation and reflection.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, experiment with strategies, and adjust methods over time so the plan fits personal needs, preferences, and progress. That shared process helps tailor interventions and build practical skills that feel relevant to everyday life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, letting clients access care from different locations and on varied schedules. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistent sessions, integrate therapeutic work into daily routines, and try techniques between meetings while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What therapeutic style or approach is used in sessions?

Sessions draw on multiple approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness, with techniques chosen to match each client's needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

He brings 33 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings and with diverse concerns.

What are the therapist's credentials and where is he located?

The therapist holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina; the license is listed as NC LCMHC 2902.

Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats does he offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How does billing and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

33+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English