- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Joshua
Joshua Heying is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. He brings eight years of professional experience to his work and focuses on practical help for everyday problems. Parents reading this will find straightforward language and a calm presence in sessions.
Joshua centers the relationship first. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try small changes. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when those approaches fit a person's needs.
Background and approach
Common concerns Joshua addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and grief. He also supports people managing relationship struggles, intimacy issues, parenting stress, body image concerns, and career or life transitions. His background includes work with LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions tend to be practical and collaborative. Joshua helps clients set small goals, practice new skills between meetings, and track what works. He favors clear steps and simple exercises that can be used at home or during a busy week.
Joshua has experience across community-based clinical settings. He aims to make therapy accessible and focused on real-life results. If you want a therapist who uses evidence-based tools and explains them plainly, he may be a fit.
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
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joshua lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches that work online for parenting and stress
Joshua draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside cognitive behavioral tools. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions; it is useful for anxiety, worry, and the stress of parenting. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding so clients feel heard and can explore what matters to them; this helps with relationship strain, self esteem, and decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches clear skills to change them, which can help with depression, sleep problems, and daily parenting challenges.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Joshua treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help you decide which methods fit your goals and lifestyle. Together you can try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you have a deeper conversational session when schedules allow. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is low or you need a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging offer short, flexible support between sessions or when a quick question comes up. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting life and to keep practicing skills between meetings.
Questions people ask about Joshua
What problems does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related struggles.
What is his general therapy style?
Joshua emphasizes a trusting relationship and practical tools. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and dialectical behavior skills to match a person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in community-based clinical settings and crisis intervention environments.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in North Carolina and holds the LCSW credential, listed as NC LCSW.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Joshua offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.
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