- CBT focused
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Josh
Josh Holbrook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with three years of post-licensure experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, anger, parenting concerns, ADHD, career stress, and coping with life changes.
He learned his early skills in community mental health settings. That work exposed him to people dealing with major trauma, depression, self-harm, legal problems, and motivation or focus difficulties. He uses that background to handle practical, sometimes messy problems rather than abstract theory.
In sessions he focuses on straightforward conversation and problem solving. He primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy and borrows from dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas. He also uses attachment-based and existential thinking when they fit the issue at hand.
Josh says he keeps up with treatments the state of Virginia recognizes as best practice. He emphasizes methods that have research support and combines techniques to match the person’s goals. That can mean skill-building, shifting unhelpful thoughts, or trying new ways to handle conflict and anger.
People can expect direct talk about current challenges and step-by-step strategies to try between sessions. Josh also brings experience supporting people through legal and life transitions, and he is open to discussing what approach will work best for each person.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Josh commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and attachment-based ideas in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them, which helps with anger, anxiety, and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy supplies emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to reduce impulsive reactions and manage intense feelings. Attachment-based approaches look at how early and current relationship patterns affect how someone responds to stress and anger and can help people change how they relate to others.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to figure out which methods match their goals and preferences. That means testing techniques, tracking what helps, and adjusting plans over time rather than sticking to one fixed model.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let a person practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into conversation with the therapist to see what works.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, parenting stress, career issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses direct conversation and practical techniques. The focus is on problem solving, skill building, and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He holds three years as an LPC after initial work in community mental health and nearly a decade working in mental health settings overall.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.