- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Josh
Josh Holbrook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, anger, ADHD, and career or life transitions. Josh emphasizes making people feel comfortable enough to share honestly during sessions.
He draws mainly from cognitive behavioral therapy, using clear, goal-focused steps to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
Josh also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and from attachment-based work to look at how relationships shape patterns. His practical style mixes skills practice with everyday problem solving. Josh began in community mental health, which gave him experience with a wide range of difficulties including significant trauma, self-harm, and legal problems.
That background shaped his approach to crisis moments and to long-term recovery. He keeps current with approaches identified as best practice in Virginia. Sessions tend to be collaborative and straightforward.
Josh asks questions, listens closely, and helps people set small, doable goals. He incorporates motivational interviewing and strength-based ideas to build motivation and recognize what is already working. People can expect a down-to-earth counselor who values learning and growth.
Josh aims to meet each person where they are and work alongside them toward clearer routines, calmer responses, and better daily functioning.
What Josh works with
Everything Josh lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Josh helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Josh lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches you can use online
Josh commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT is practical and works well for concerns like anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and trouble with routines.He also draws from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. These tools can help when feelings feel overwhelming or reactions cause problems at work or home. Attachment-based approaches are used to understand how early and current relationship patterns influence feelings and behavior, which can be helpful for self-esteem and parenting concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and daily demands, and then suggest strategies to try. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which methods to use and adjust them as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people practice skills in conversation and notice body language. Phone can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text work well for quick updates, homework, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity between appointments.
Questions people ask about Josh
What concerns does Josh help address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, anger, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, parenting issues, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear steps and real-life skills. He listens, asks questions, and helps set small achievable goals.
What is his professional background?
Josh began in community mental health and has experience with significant trauma, self-harm, legal issues, and a wide range of life challenges over about three years as a practicing LPC.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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