- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Depression
About Joshua
Joshua Cook, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, parenting strain, or disruptive sleep. He aims to make therapy clear and practical so parents can find better day-to-day routines and calmer responses. Joshua speaks directly and simply, and he treats each person as the expert on their life.
He uses straightforward talk and evidence-based tools to address specific problems. Joshua draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Background and approach
He also uses client-centered listening to understand each person's goals and values. Joshua earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University in psychology and economics, and a master’s in general psychology from Sam Houston State University. He completed additional post-graduate studies in counseling at Liberty University.
These academic steps shaped his practical approach to common concerns like anxiety, depression, and anger. On the job he has worked as a Mobile Crisis Outreach Coordinator and trained teachers in Mental Health First Aid. He has supported people on probation and parole as a counseling associate and case manager.
He has experience running psychoeducation groups at a crisis stabilization unit and providing telehealth counseling in independent practice. In sessions Joshua focuses on clear goals and simple skills you can try between meetings. He emphasizes building strengths, planning small changes, and helping parents manage the day-to-day pressures that often underlie emotional distress.
What Joshua works with
Everything Joshua lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Joshua helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
Approaches Joshua lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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.
How Joshua’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding your goals. The therapist follows your lead, helps you name what matters, and supports choices that fit your life. This approach is helpful when you need someone to reflect your experience and help you find your own direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to change thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and parenting routines because it targets daily thoughts and actions you can practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving stress tolerance. DBT techniques are useful when strong reactions or anger get in the way of relationships or daily functioning.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Joshua will talk with each person about goals, try approaches that fit those aims, and adjust based on what helps most. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let you practice skills in real time, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat or messaging can help with quick check-ins, and text-based sessions support ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to fit sessions around parenting schedules, work, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Joshua
What concerns does Joshua commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, LGBT-related stress, and parenting challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
Joshua practices a direct, collaborative style that blends listening with skill-building. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical techniques to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience in mental health settings, including crisis outreach, case management, psychoeducation groups, and telehealth counseling.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer online?
Joshua provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible contact options.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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