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Dr. Joshua Smith

Collaborative, practical care for complex emotional challenges

LPC Louisiana

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Joshua

Dr. Joshua Smith offers a collaborative, goal-focused approach for people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma, intimacy concerns, and depressive symptoms.

Background and approach

He frames therapy as a partnership in which the therapist’s clinical training and the client’s lived knowledge combine to create change. Dr.

Smith emphasizes active participation and practical steps that help clients move from surviving toward greater wellbeing. With an LPC credential and 17 years of clinical experience practicing in Louisiana, he draws from several evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

His work also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges, codependency, communication and commitment problems, substance use, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, body image, and response to disaster. He welcomes the decision to begin therapy as a meaningful first action and aims to support each person in translating insight into sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions support them

Dr. Joshua Smith commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his online work. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and build skills, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and taking committed action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings, making it useful for people wrestling with avoidance, emptiness, or ongoing distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Smith frames this as a collaborative decision. He partners with clients to explore goals, track what helps in practice, and adapt methods over time so treatment aligns with each person's needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to engage from different locations, fit sessions into varied schedules, and use formats that match their comfort level for skill practice, reflection, and problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with issues including addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, and depression, along with related areas like abandonment, codependency, and substance use.
How would you characterize his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses a collaborative, partnership-based approach drawing on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to each client's needs.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 17 years of clinical experience providing therapy and helping people navigate crises, grief, conflict, and behavioral concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Louisiana under licence number LA LPC 3516.
Does he offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is available to accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
He offers multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

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

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English